Asian Noodle Bowls

These Asian Noodle Bowls are a mix between Pad Thai and lo mein and are addictively delicious. Although the ingredient list might look a tad long, the majority are fridge and pantry staples that I’ve always got on hand. Tonight, put the phone down and slurp these incredible noodle bowls in the privacy of your home instead!

Ingredients

SERVES 3-4

• 1/2lb rice noodles
• 1/2 cup low-sodium gluten-free Tamari OR soy sauce (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
• 2-1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1-1/2 - 2 Tablespoons chili garlic sauce (depending on how hot you want it)
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2lb frozen peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
• salt and pepper
• 2 Tablespoons grapeseed or other high-heat oil, divided
• 1 zucchini, sliced in half then into half moons
• 1/4 cup grated carrot
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 green onions, chopped and divided
• 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
• fresh chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Pre-soak rice noodles according to package directions. In a small bowl combine tamari, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and fresh ginger then stir to combine and set aside. Whisk eggs and sesame oil together in a small bowl then set aside. Pat shrimp dry between layers of paper towels then set aside.
2. When rice noodles have 10 minutes left to soak, heat 1/2 Tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and then saute until cooked through, 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side. Remove to a plate then heat another 1/2 Tablespoon oil in the wok, saute remaining shrimp, and then add to plate.
3. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in the wok then add zucchini and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and then stir fry until just barely crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and half the green onions then stir fry for another 30 seconds. Push the vegetables to the sides of the wok to create a well in the center then add the egg and sesame oil mixture. Let sit for 30 seconds then scramble, and then mix to incorporate into the vegetables.
4. Drain then add rice noodles to the wok and toss to combine. Add sauce then turn heat up to bring to a boil and stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until rice noodles are tender. Add shrimp back into the wok then toss to combine. Divide noodles between bowls then top with reserved green onions, chopped peanuts, and chopped cilantro.

Source:iowagirleats.com

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