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30-Minute New Year’s Noodles Recipe (For Good Luck!)


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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x

Description

A vibrant, one-pan noodle stir-fry combining wide rice noodles, savory ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and a “lucky” sauce that’s salty, sweet, nutty, and tangy. Ready in just 30 minutes, these long noodles symbolize wishes for longevity and prosperity in the new year.


Ingredients

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Noodles & Veggies:

  • 1 7-8 oz pkg Instant rice noodles (Flat, wide Pad Thai style; cooked or soaked)
  • 1 lb Ground chicken (Or pork turkey, or beef)
  • 1 Red bell pepper (Finely diced)
  • 2-3 cups Sugar snap peas (Trimmed and diced)
  • 6 Green onions (Sliced white & green parts)
  • 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (For garnish)

The Lucky Sauce:

  • 3 Tbsp Sesame oil (Toasted or regular; divided)
  • 1/3 cup Rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Light soy sauce (Or tamari)
  • 1 Tbsp Creamy peanut butter (Optional; for extra creaminess)
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice
  • 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (Optional for heat)

Instructions

Prepare Noodles & Sauce:

  1. Cook or soak rice noodles per package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, five-spice, ginger, garlic powder, and cayenne. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken:

  1. Heat the remaining 2 Tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains (5–7 minutes).

Sauté the Vegetables:

  1. Stir in garlic, then add red bell pepper and snap peas. Sauté 3–4 minutes until just tender-crisp.

Combine & Toss:

  1. Pour the sauce over the chicken–veggie mixture, then add noodles and the white parts of the green onions.
  2. Use tongs to gently toss everything together until the noodles are heated through and coated (2–3 minutes).

Garnish & Serve:

  1. Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls.
  2. Sprinkle with green onion tops and toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Serve immediately—slurping long noodles is said to bring a long, prosperous life!

Notes

  • Longevity Tradition: Eating unbroken, long noodles on New Year’s symbolizes wishes for long life and uninterrupted fortunes.

  • Sauce Lovers’ Tip: To double the sauce for dipping, whisk a second batch and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes while you cook.

  • Protein Swap: Substitute ground pork, turkey, or tofu for chicken.

  • Veggie Variations: Add shredded cabbage or julienned carrots for extra color and crunch.

  • Make-Ahead: Prep sauce and veggies up to 1 day ahead; store separately and stir-fry when ready.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Noodles
  • Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Calories: 580