Kelp Noodle Stir-Fry (Printable)

Crunchy kelp noodles with colorful vegetables in zesty ginger sauce

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 12 oz kelp noodles, rinsed and drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
11 - 2 tsp maple syrup or agave nectar
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes

→ Toppings

14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro leaves
16 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Place kelp noodles in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 10 minutes to soften texture, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Whisk together tamari, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl until fully combined.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Toss in spinach and green onions, stir-frying for 1 minute until spinach just begins to wilt.
05 - Add drained noodles and pour sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes, ensuring noodles and vegetables are evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Transfer to plates and top with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce hits every note, salty, tangy, slightly sweet, with just enough warmth from the ginger to make you feel alive.
  • That crunch, somehow kelp noodles stay perfectly crisp even after tossing in hot sauce, creating texture you cannot get from pasta.
02 -
  • Kelp noodles never get soft like pasta, that crunch is their superpower.
  • Have your sauce ready before you start cooking, this moves fast once the heat is on.
03 -
  • If you want a creamy sauce, whisk in a spoonful of almond butter or tahini.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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