Vegan Cantonese Stir-Fried Noodles

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

5.0

(21)

Cantonese-style stir-fried noodles are one of those dishes that feel like serious restaurant cooking but come together in a single wok at home — and this version delivers every bit of that smoky, savory magic without any animal products. The sauce is the real backbone here: a blend of soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of white pepper that coats every strand of noodle in deep, glossy flavor. Pressed tofu gets seared over high heat until genuinely golden and crisp on the outside, so it holds its own against the noodles and vegetables rather than turning soft and lost in the mix. Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, bean sprouts, and green onion round out the stir-fry with color, crunch, and freshness. The whole thing comes together fast once your mise en place is ready, which is exactly how wok cooking is supposed to work. Finish with sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil if you want a little heat, and you've got four satisfying bowls that don't ask you to compromise on anything. This is weeknight dinner that genuinely earns its place in the rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the noodles

12 oz dried thin rice noodles or dried lo mein-style noodles
1 tsp sesame oil

For the sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp white pepper

For the stir-fry

14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes
3 tbsp neutral oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
3 stalks green onion, cut into 2-inch pieces

For serving

2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
1 tsp chili oil (optional)

Instructions

1
Cook the noodles in a medium saucepan of boiling water according to package directions until just tender but still slightly firm, about 3–5 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold water, and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2
Whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

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