Description
This vibrant and flavorful Asian Carrot Noodles recipe features spiralized carrots sautéed in a savory-sweet sauce made from hoisin, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, and orange juice. Enhanced with toasted sesame oil and seeds, this dish offers a healthy, low-calorie alternative to traditional noodles, perfect as a light main or a colorful side.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated
Noodles and Toppings
- 6 Carrots, peeled
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Soften the Carrots: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Briefly blanch the peeled carrots by immersing them in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. This step softens the carrots slightly, making them easier to spiralize. Remove the carrots and allow them to cool enough to handle safely.
- Spiralize the Carrots: Using a spiralizer set to the largest noodle cut size, insert the fat end of each carrot into the device and turn until you reach about 3 inches from the bottom. This creates noodle-like strands perfect for stir-frying.
- Heat the Oil: In a large sauté pan or wok, warm 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. This adds a nutty aroma and flavor to the carrots.
- Cook the Carrot Noodles: Add the spiralized carrot noodles to the heated pan. Stir and flip continuously for approximately 3 minutes to evenly cook and prevent sticking, while maintaining a slight crunch.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the carrot noodles and continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly to blend the flavors thoroughly and to warm the sauce through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the cooked noodles for added texture and flavor. Serve the Asian carrot noodles hot as a light entrée or a vibrant side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Blanching carrots briefly helps soften them for better spiralizing and cooking texture.
- Use the largest noodle setting on your spiralizer for the best noodle-like effect.
- Stir-frying quickly over medium heat keeps the carrots tender-crisp.
- Low-sodium soy sauce reduces saltiness but maintains authentic flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for extra freshness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian carrot noodles, spiralized carrot recipe, healthy noodle alternative, hoisin sauce noodles, sesame carrot stir-fry
