Warm up dinner with this Asian-inspired gluten-free stir fry. Discover how easy it is to cook with rice noodles and my favorite stir fry sauce.
Make a complete meal by pairing it with my teriyaki grilled salmon.
This recipe was originally posted January 2017, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.
How To Make Rice Noodle Stir Fry
I’m a sucker for anything stir-fried with soy sauce. Growing up, chow mein was always a favorite of mine. Unlike the yakisoba noodle recipe I posted earlier, this rice noodle stir fry is gluten-free.
I must mention, just because it’s gluten-free, doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste as good. Some might say it even be better than traditional yakisoba noodles. It has just as much flavor yet leaves you feeling a little lighter than you would with yakisoba noodles. Fortunately, I don’t have a gluten intolerance, but I know plenty of people that do. This is a phenomenal substitute for the classic yakisoba noodle recipe.
Ingredients:
- Rice noodles
- Olive oil
- Chicken breast, cut into pieces
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Celery stalk, chopped
- Carrot
- Broccoli florets
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Sugar
- Sesame oil
- Low sodium or gluten-free soy sauce
- Eggs
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Gluten-Free Stir Fry Instructions:
You’ll find the full details of how to make stir fry with rice noodles in the recipe at the bottom of the post. Here is a quick overview of the recipe, along with some pictures to help you out.
- Boil the rice noodles and then strain the water. Set them aside.
- Fry the chicken in a large wok with olive oil and garlic. Fry until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the celery, carrots, and broccoli florets.
- Add the shrimp to the wok and stir until they are fully cooked.
- Add the sugar, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce to the wok and stir to combine.
- Beat 2 eggs together and cook them in a separate pan. Once the eggs are cooked, mash them with a fork.
- Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok along with the scrambled eggs. Toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds.
How to Cook Rice Noodles
Cooking rice noodles is super simple. They only take 5 minutes. Let the water come to a rolling boil first. Then, place the rice noodles in the boiling water. Set the timer for 5 minutes. That’s it! After 5 minutes, drain the water. Done!
Are Rice Noodles Gluten-Free?
Yes, rice noodles are naturally gluten-free. Always check the ingredients before you buy them, but most rice noodles are made of just two ingredients – rice flour, and water.
What to Serve with Rice Noodle Stir Fry
This side dish is filling and makes the perfect companion to your Asian-inspired dishes. Try it with one of these bold recipes:
Full Recipe Instructions
Rice Noodle Stir Fry (gluten free)
Ingredients
- 1 7 oz package rice noodles
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup low sodium or gluten free soy sauce
- 2 eggs
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Submerge the rice noodles in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then place them into a mesh strainer to drain all the water out. Set aside for later.
- In a large wok, heat olive oil on high heat and add the sliced chicken breast.
- Toss in the minced garlic and stir until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the celery, carrots, and broccoli florets. Stir on high heat for about 4 minutes or until the vegetables become tender.
- Add the shrimps to the wok and stir until they are fully cooked. Careful not to overcook them.
- Add the sugar, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce to the wok and stir to combine.
- Beat 2 eggs together and cook them in a separate pan. Once the eggs are cooked, mash them with a fork.
- Add the cooked rice noodles to the wok along with the scrambled eggs. Toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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Carol says
Very good … will definitely make again. I had some rice noodles, but wasn’t sure how to cook them. Five minutes in the hot water worked. Thanks for the recipe.
Dina says
Carol, I am so glad you loved this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to write your kind feedback 🙂
JoJo says
This was amazing, very basic to make and easy to prep!
Dina says
I am so happy to hear that you loved this JoJo! Thank you for taking the time to write your kind feedback 🙂
Patricia says
Delicious meal!
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Patricia! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this stir fry recipe 🙂
Victoria says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I am so excited to try it! I hope you don’t mind, but mesh strainer is spelled incorrectly in the beginning of the instructions. =(
simplyhomecooked says
Thanks for catching that Victoria! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Valentina says
Made these for dinner last night. I omitted the celery, doubled the egg and carrot. They were delicious!
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for leaving feedback Valentina! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂