Get ready to transform your ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary adventure with these mouthwatering Spicy Sweet Potato Noodles! Imagine twirling vibrant, spiralized sweet potato strands infused with aromatic garlic, a kick of red pepper flakes, and a savory soy sauce glaze that will make your taste buds dance. This Asian-inspired dish isn't just a recipe—it's a quick, healthy, and absolutely irresistible experience that will have you ditching traditional pasta forever.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, spiralized
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Wash and spiralize the sweet potatoes carefully, creating long, uniform noodle-like strands. Pat the sweet potato noodles dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to become hot but not smoking, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté quickly for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The garlic should become fragrant but not brown.
- Carefully add the spiralized sweet potato noodles to the skillet. Toss and stir-fry the noodles for 5-7 minutes, ensuring they become tender but not mushy.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the noodles and drizzle soy sauce, continuing to toss and mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sweet potato noodles reach desired tenderness and have absorbed the seasonings.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with freshly sliced green onions on top.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally with additional soy sauce or chili sauce on the side for extra flavor.
Tips
- Moisture is the Enemy: Always pat your spiralized sweet potato noodles dry to ensure they crisp up and don't become soggy during cooking.
- High Heat, Quick Cooking: Use a hot skillet and cook the noodles quickly to maintain their texture and prevent them from turning mushy.
- Garlic Timing: Add minced garlic quickly and keep it moving to release flavor without burning.
- Customize Your Spice: Adjust red pepper flakes to match your personal heat preference.
- Fresh Garnish Matters: The green onion topping isn't just decoration—it adds a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich, spicy noodles.
- Serving Suggestion: Have extra soy sauce or chili sauce on the side for those who want an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
