Vegetable Fried Noodles

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare vegetable fried noodles with an Italian twist. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

• 200 g of rice or wheat noodles, at your choice
• 1 carrot
• 1 zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• 100 g of green beans
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (a small Italian twist instead of sesame or peanut oil)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar or, to Italianize, balsamic vinegar
• A pinch of chili powder (if you like it a bit spicy)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh aromatic herbs like basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for a fresh Italian touch)

Preparation

1. Begin by cooking the noodles as indicated on the package, then drain them and run them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
2. Cut all the vegetables into thin strips, so they cook quickly and evenly.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Add the finely chopped garlic and onion and sauté for one minute until they become translucent.
5. Add the carrots and green beans and sauté for a couple of minutes.
6. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, and continue frying until the vegetables start to become soft.
7. At this point, add the noodles, soy sauce, vinegar, chili pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss them together with the vegetables for a few minutes until well combined and the noodles are hot.
8. Finally, add the fresh aromatic herbs to your liking, giving them one last stir.

Serve the fried noodles immediately, perhaps accompanied by a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for crunch, along with a fresh Italian white wine that can balance the Asian flavors, such as a Vermentino.

Curiosity

Fried noodles are a classic in Asian cuisine that involves the use of a wide range of ingredients. This version has been Italianized with the introduction of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, adding a unique touch to the dish.