Brown rice noodle stir-fry is a dish that can be used for a delicious and nutritious breakfast with a simple preparation method that doesn’t take much time. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN and learn right away 4 ways to make this stir-fried dish!
1. Brown rice noodles stir-fried with mushrooms and vegetables
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Brown rice noodles stir-fried with mushrooms and vegetables Serves 4
Dry brown rice 100 gr Tofu 2 pieces Carrot 1 piece Onion 1 piece Chicken leg mushroom 50 gr Green beans 50 gr (string beans) Bell pepper 1 piece Garlic 2 cloves Green onion 2 stalks Ginger 1 piece Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 130 ml (About 13 tablespoons) Roasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon Salt a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken thigh mushrooms
- Choose chicken thigh mushrooms that have bright colors, with uniform sizes about the size of two fingers.
- Fresh chicken thigh mushrooms will have intact caps, not bruised or leaking liquid.
- Avoid choosing chicken thigh mushrooms that are too large or longer than about 15cm as they are usually older mushrooms, hollow inside.
- For this dish, you can use other types of mushrooms according to your preference!
How to choose fresh bell peppers
- Choose bell peppers that have a base divided into 3 parts; these are male bell peppers which, when stir-fried, will be tastier, crispier, and more flavorful than female bell peppers.
- Choose those with a smooth, shiny, and firm surface, and still have the stem as these are fresh, recently harvested fruits.
- Pick bright-colored fruits that are not too light, as these will be fresh and rich in nutrients.
- Avoid choosing fruits that are bruised, watery, wrinkled, or withered stems.
How to choose fresh and delicious green beans (string beans)
- You should choose beans with green stems that look fresh.
- Good green beans are usually long and flat, not bulging or dented. When you gently press them with your hand, they should feel crispy and firm.
- You should avoid beans that show signs of being soft, bruised, or have dark spots. You should also not choose beans that are dark green, have few hairs, are large, and shiny; as these may be beans that have been sprayed with too many pesticides and growth hormones, which are not good for health.
How to choose good white tofu
- Tofu made from soybeans should feel soft and smooth to the touch. When smelling, it should have a distinctive aroma.
- Tofu that has been chemically processed will have a pure white color, which should absolutely be avoided.
- In addition, to ensure the health of your family, you can also make tofu yourself following the guide from TasteVN.
How to prepare Brown Rice Noodles Stir-fried with Mushrooms and Vegetables
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Prepare the vegetables
Peel the onion, cut it in half, and slice 1/2 of it thinly. Remove the strings from the green beans on both sides, then rinse them with water and cut them diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
Remove the stem from the bell pepper, rinse it with water, then cut the fruit in half, remove the seeds inside, and slice it thinly.
Clean the chicken thigh mushrooms, cut them in half lengthwise, and slice them thinly. Wash the carrot and cut 1/2 of it into small shreds.
Peel and mince the garlic. Scrape the skin off the ginger, wash it, and then mince it. Cut off the roots of the green onion, wash it, and cut it into pieces about 2 finger lengths long.
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Fry the tofu
Use a knife to cut the tofu into small square pieces.
Then add 100 ml of cooking oil (about 10 tablespoons) into the pan, place the pan on the stove, turn on medium heat to heat the oil, and then add the tofu pieces to fry until golden brown.
Once the tofu is golden on all sides, take it out and place it on a plate to cool, then cut the tofu pieces in half for easier eating.
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Blanching Noodles
Add 300ml of water to a pot, place the pot on the stove, turn on the heat to medium and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, add the dry brown rice noodles and blanch for 6 – 8 minutes until the noodles are soft.
Then, remove the noodles and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool, and then drain them in a colander.
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Stir-fried rice noodles
Pour 30ml (about 3 tablespoons) of cooking oil into the pan, place the pan on the stove, turn on medium heat to heat the oil, then add minced garlic and ginger to sauté until fragrant, followed by adding chopped onion and stir for 2 minutes until the onion is cooked.
Next, gradually add the carrot and chicken mushroom, season with 1/4 spoon of salt, stir well until the carrot and mushroom are just cooked, then add the green beans and bell pepper to stir-fry together.
Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and then add the pre-cooked brown rice noodles, gently use chopsticks to stir evenly to separate the noodles, then add the fried tofu.
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, mix well for the ingredients to absorb the seasoning, and taste to adjust for seasoning.
Finally, add the chopped green onions, sprinkle an additional teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds on top, stir well again to finish.
Tip: While stir-frying the ingredients, you can add a little water to prevent them from burning and cook faster!
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Final Product
You serve the stir-fried brown rice noodles on a plate and enjoy it with a bowl of soy sauce, adding a few slices of chili for extra flavor, and it tastes incredibly delicious!
The noodles are soft and tasty, not too chewy or too mushy, combined with fresh, sweet vegetables and rich, soft tofu that absorbs just the right amount of flavor, making it very delicious and appealing, don’t you think? Let’s get to cooking right away!
2. Stir-fried Brown Rice Noodles with Chicken Breast
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Brown Rice Noodles with Chicken Breast Serves 2
Dried brown rice noodles 100 gr Chicken breast 60 gr Mustard greens 100 gr Carrot 1/2 piece Red onion 2 pieces Coriander 1 sprig Olive oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Salt a little
How to choose fresh, delicious chicken breast
- You should choose pre-packaged chicken breast pieces that have a rosy skin and a naturally yellow meat color.
- When touching the chicken meat, it should feel dry and have good elasticity, without leaving a dent where you press your finger.
- If you buy skinless chicken breast, observe the layer of fat on the meat. Choose the fat that is white for better tasting meat.
- You should select chicken breast pieces with fewer striations in the meat. The more striations there are, the less fat and protein there is, in addition to which these lines will make the chicken meat harder to absorb flavors and sauces during cooking.
- You should avoid purchasing chicken breast pieces with purple bruises or unusual colors, and if they smell bad, as this indicates the chicken is of poor quality.
How to prepare Brown Rice Noodles Stir-Fried with Chicken Breast
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Prepare the chicken breast
After purchasing the chicken breast, use a knife to remove the skin, rinse it thoroughly with water, then rub salt evenly over the breast for 2 – 3 minutes and rinse it again with clean water.
Then, let it drain or use a clean towel to dry it, slice it thinly, and then use a knife to chop the chicken breast into small pieces.
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Prepare other ingredients
Soak the dried brown rice noodles in cold water for 10 minutes until the noodles soften, then drain.
Peel the carrot, rinse it with water, and then cut it into small strips. Peel and slice the shallots thinly. Cut off the roots of the coriander, rinse it clean, and let it drain.
Remove the roots of the greens, cut them in half lengthwise, then wash the greens with water and let them drain.
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Stir-fry the noodles
Heat a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sauté the shallots until fragrant.
Next, add the carrot and chicken breast, stir-frying quickly for about 1 minute until the meat is sealed, then add 50ml of water to prevent the ingredients from burning.
Then add the greens and stir-fry together. When the ingredients are just cooked, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, then add the brown rice noodles, stirring continuously for 5 minutes until the noodles are cooked, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Turn off the heat and serve the stir-fried noodles on a plate, garnishing with a few coriander sprigs on top, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Stir-fried brown rice noodles with chicken breast, featuring soft noodles that are just right, tender sweet chicken breast, along with fresh carrots and greens, all harmonious with a flavorful soy sauce that is very delicious and appealing.
In just 15 – 20 minutes for each breakfast, you can have a plate of stir-fried noodles that is rich in nutrients and tasty. Wish you success in making it!
3. Stir-fried brown rice noodles with shrimp
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried brown rice noodles with shrimp For 2 people
Bok choy 200 gr Shrimp 100 gr Cheese tofu 100 gr (or regular tofu) Squid balls 150 gr Spring onions 3 stalks Garlic 2 cloves Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Seasoning/pepper A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- You should prioritize choosing live, healthy shrimp that may still be jumping.
- In terms of appearance, the shrimp should be whole, with the head and body still connected. The shrimp’s legs should be attached to the body without being separated.
- Select shrimp that are not slimy, with no black mucus on the head.
- Choose shrimp that are still firm, not mushy, with the shell tightly attached to the body.
Where to buy various types of squid balls, cheese tofu
- Squid balls can be purchased at stores of TasteVN, supermarkets,…
- Cheese tofu can be found on e-commerce sites, supermarkets.
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and that the product inside is not moldy.
- Additionally, to make the dish more appealing, you can also use fresh squid and fresh scallops for this dish.
How to Make Stir-Fried Brown Rice Noodles with Shrimp
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Prepare and Marinate the Shrimp
After purchasing the shrimp, remove the head, peel the shell, and devein it, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain.
Next, place the shrimp in a bowl, marinate the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well and let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes.
How to Quickly Devein Shrimp
- Count backwards from the tail of the shrimp to the second groove between the two segments of the shrimp shell, poke a toothpick through this spot and gently pull the black vein to remove it.
- You don’t need to use a knife to cut the back of the shrimp; you can also use a toothpick to poke out the head part of the shrimp body to find the black vein. Gently pull this black thread out, and the shrimp will be clean.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Wash the bok choy and cut it into pieces about 3 fingers long. Peel the garlic and mince it finely.
Wash the green onions, cut the green parts into pieces about 2 fingers long, and chop the white parts finely.
Soak the brown rice noodles in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes, then remove the noodles to a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the bowl, and mix well so that the noodles are fluffy and do not stick together.
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Stir-frying noodles
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, then place the pan on the stove, turn on the heat to medium and heat the oil.
Next, add minced garlic and green onion roots to sauté until fragrant, then add shrimp and stir-fry briefly until the shrimp turns red. Add squid balls and stir well, then add cheese tofu and stir together for 5 minutes.
Next, add the greens, stir well, when the greens are just cooked, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder and stir well for 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
Finally, add the blanched rice noodles and stir well again to finish.
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Finished product
Stir-fried brown rice noodles are soft and delicious, appealing with sweet shrimp, chewy squid balls, creamy soft tofu, along with fresh and fragrant mustard greens, really tasty and attractive, right?
4. Stir-fried brown rice noodles with sausage
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried brown rice noodles with sausage For 1 person
Brown rice noodles 100 gr (1 bundle of noodles) Mini sausages 3 pieces (or more as desired) Cabbage A little Green onions A little Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Common seasoning A little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose good quality sausages
- You should buy sausages at reputable stores and choose branded types available on the market.
- When buying, you need to check if the packaging is intact, label information, and expiration date to avoid purchasing sausages that have been stored for a long time or are close to expiration.
- Do not buy sausages that have strange odors, unusual colors, or are slimy.
How to prepare Stir-fried Brown Rice Noodles with Sausage
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the sausage, use a knife to cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the cabbage into small pieces, then wash it and let it drain.
After cutting off the roots of the green onions, wash them clean and chop them finely.
Next, place the brown rice noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them to soak for 5 – 7 minutes until the noodles are soft. Then, drain and rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times, then let them drain.
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Stir-fried brown rice noodles with sausages
First, add 1 spoon of cooking oil to the pan and turn on the stove to heat the oil.
Then add 1/2 of the chopped green onions, sauté until fragrant, then add the sausages and cabbage, stir quickly over high heat for 3 minutes to keep the cabbage crunchy and retain its natural sweetness.
After 3 minutes, reduce the heat and add the brown rice noodles, mix well, then season with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of MSG. You can adjust the amount of seasoning to your taste.
Finally, mix everything well so that the ingredients blend with the seasoning, then turn off the heat, and sprinkle the chopped green onions on top to finish.
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Final product
In just under 10 minutes, you can have a plate of delicious stir-fried brown rice noodles with sausages, colorful and appealing. The noodles are chewy and soft, combined with the crunchy and sweet cabbage, delicious sausages, and very enticing flavors. You should give it a try!
Where to buy brown rice noodles
- You should choose to buy brown rice noodles at reputable establishments such as TasteVN, supermarkets, or markets to ensure quality as well as the origin of the product.
- Additionally, you can also purchase brown rice noodles on e-commerce websites.
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and the product inside is not moldy.
How to choose fresh and delicious bok choy
- Choose bok choy with white-green, light green stems, and it may have roots or not.
- Fresh bok choy usually feels heavy, is not wilted, rotten, or has leaves that have turned yellow-black.
- To buy fresh and delicious bok choy, you need to select those with bright green color, smooth leaves, without dark spots, leaves not wilting, drooping, or turning yellow.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- You should choose carrots that have a naturally deep orange color, are elongated towards the root, and feel firm and sturdy when held, these are fresh and delicious carrots.
- Observe the leaf stems; if the leaf stems are green and still tightly attached to the carrot body, those are fresh carrots that were just harvested.
- Do not buy carrots that are too small (except for mini carrots) as they will not have much fiber and will not create the characteristic flavor of carrots when cooked.
I hope that with the detailed guides above, you can successfully make these 4 dishes of brown rice noodles stir-fried and have more options for your family’s breakfast!
