Name: Thai Skillet Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 0.5 cup thinly sliced onion; 2 cloves garlic (thinly sliced or minced); 1 null green chili (serrano, jalapeño or Thai) (thinly sliced, (omit for less heat)); 5 oz thinly sliced mushroom; 1 tbsp soy sauce (, tamari for gluten-free); 2 cups water or broth; 0.25 tsp salt (,omit if using salted broth); 6 oz wide rice noodles (Thai style dry noodles); 0.5 null bell pepper (green or red or both); 1 cup chopped broccoli, broccolini or Chinese broccoli; 2.5 tbsp soy sauce (, tamari for gluten-free); 1 tsp molasses; 1 tbsp vegan fish sauce or 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp corn starch (or tapioca starch); 0.125 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp thai-basil; null null chopped green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

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1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil (2 tsp). Once hot, add thinly sliced onion (0.5 cup), garlic (2 cloves), chili (1 green) and a pinch of salt (0.25 tsp). Cook until the [thinly sliced onion] starts to turn translucent (3-5 minutes). Then add thinly sliced mushroom (5 oz) and continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
2

Add soy sauce (1 tbsp) and mix in. Once the sauce is sizzling, add water (2 cups) or broth and stir.
3

Add wide rice noodles (6 oz) and press them until covered with water. Cover with a lid and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Check at the 7-minute mark if the [wide rice noodles] are cooked; otherwise, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the noodle type.
4

Remove the lid, add pepper (0.5 bell) and chopped broccoli (1 cup) and mix in. Cook for 1-2 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
5

In a bowl, mix soy sauce (2.5 tbsp), molasses (1 tsp), vegan fish sauce (1 tbsp), brown sugar (2 tsp), corn starch (1 tsp) and white pepper (0.125 tsp). Add this sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil to thicken for 2 minutes.
6

Stir in thai-basil (2 tbsp) and [chopped green onion]. Switch off the heat, close the lid, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes before serving.