Name: Easy Lao Gan Ma Stir-fry Instant Rice Noodles
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 portions of Instant Rice Noodles; 4 tbsp Lao Gan Ma Chili Sauce (with Peanuts & Tofu); 4 Eggs; 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Sriracha Chili Sauce; 150 g Lettuce, cut in thin strips; 80 g dried Tofu, cut in thin strips; some chopped Green Onions for garnish; some Sesame Seeds for garnish

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In a hurry? This Easy Lao Gan Ma Stir-fry Instant Rice Noodles takes only 10 minutes to make! It is an absolute comfort food and a good quick idea for lunch, dinner–or even breakfast.

The key ingredient is the well-known Chinese Spicy Chili Sauce – Lao Gan Ma 老干妈! This translates to “Old Godmother” in English. Lao Gan Ma is my favorite among all Chili Sauces because its taste and name fills my childhood memories. While growing up, I ate this sauce so many times. Now, as a recipe creator, I use Lao Gan Ma to enhance most of my fried rice and noodle dishes.

So fast and so delicious—that’s my Easy Lao Gan Ma Stir-fry Instant Rice Noodles! If you learn to love Lao Gan Ma the way I do, try out my Sichuan Spicy Boiled Fish and Chinese Spicy Cold Rice Noodles.

LAO GAN MA AND INSTANT RICE NOODLES

There are different kinds of Lao Gan Ma for sale, such as Chili Oil with Black Bean, Fried Chili in Oil, and Spicy Chili Crisp. These are great, but my absolute favorite is Kohlrabi, Peanuts & Tofu in Chili Oil 辣三丁油辣椒. I especially love the Peanuts and Tofu for the extra crunchiness they provide. My favorite Instant Rice Noodles is a Thai brand – MAMA. The noodle texture is fantastic for such a convenient instant noodle.

Lao Gan ma sauce — Lao Gan Ma – Kohlrabi, Peanuts & Tofu in Chili Oil

instant rice noodles — Instant Rice Noodles

VEGETABLES

In this recipe, I use the combination of Lettuce and dried Tofu. For stir-fry, you are always encouraged to add other veggies of your choice, such as Carrot or Shiitake Mushroom.

HOW TO MAKE THIS LAO GAN MA STIRY FRY RICE NOODLES

1. Soak the Instant Rice Noodles – In a bowl, soak the Instant Rice Noodles with boiling water for 2 minutes according to the package instruction. Then rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Eggs – In a bowl, whisk 4 Eggs well.

3. Fry the Eggs – In a frying pan or wok, add in Lao Gan Ma Chili Sauce, on medium-high heat. When it starts bubbling, pour in the Eggs. Let sit for 30 seconds before scrambling them.

4. Add in Tofu and Lettuce – Then add in the dried Tofu and stir for about half a minute. Add in the Lettuce. Continue to stir for another 30 seconds.

5. Assemble the dish – Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add in the Instant Rice Noodle. Then add in Light Soy Sauce and Sriracha Chili Sauce. Use chopsticks to mix well. Turn the heat up to medium-high again. Combine everything well.

6. Ready to serve – Remove from heat and transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with chopped Green Onions and Sesame Seeds. Ready to enjoy!

Lao Gan ma stir fry instant rice noodles

Haini’s Tips

It is important to follow the instructions when preparing the Instant Rice Noodles as it needs to be stir-fried with other ingredients in the next step.

I hope you will enjoy making this Easy Lao Gan Ma Stir-fry Instant Rice Noodle recipe! Once you’ve tried it, you will want to make it again and again!

MORE QUICK AND EASY NOODLES RECIPES:

Cacio e Pepe Ramen – Cheesy and Peppery

Double Cheesy and Spicy Udon Noodles

Creamy Ramen Carbonara

Stir-fry Soy Sauce Shrimp Glass Noodles

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