Easy Sweet and Sour Asian Noodles

You can make these quick and easy Asian noodles with sweet and sour sauce in no time. They taste great and fill you up. Children and adults alike love this dish because it has both tangy flavors from the sauce and crunchy vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti noodles
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Optional: sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions

Drain and set aside

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and sesame oil

Set aside

In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until well combined to make a slurry

Set aside

In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add bell pepper and carrot, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened

Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer

Let it cook for 1-2 minutes

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes

Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until well coated with the sauce

Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro if desired

Serve hot and enjoy