🍜 The Quick 35-Minute Sticky Honey-Soy Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

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A Weeknight Lifesaver

I am a very happy cook and making the most out of valuable free time in the kitchen is very rewarding.  It's delightful trying a new recipe, simple or otherwise and oh-so rewarding when it turns out successful; not just the flavours of the meal but also the quality of its presentation. 

A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with a delicious-looking broccoli and cashew noodle dish. The noodles are coated in a savoury honey and soy sauce, and vibrant green broccoli florets are scattered throughout, along with golden-brown cashews, adding texture and crunch.

Your weeknight destiny is calling. This is where those crunchy cashews meet the occasionally-virtuous broccoli, and they all get tangled up in a gloriously sticky, sweet-and-savoury honey-soy dream. Consider this 35-minute dish your official permission to skip the drama and go straight to the delicious, chef-level victory.

🔪Prep Time: 20 min (Mostly chopping - put on a good podcast!)

⏱️ Cook Time: 15–20 mins (That’s faster than delivery.)

🍽️Serves: 4

⭐ Rating: 4.8/5 (25 Reviews)

🔥 Calories: 550 per serving

(Gather these gorgeous goodies - check out the photo below for visual proof!)

An overhead flat lay of various ingredients for a noodle dish, arranged on a white background. Clockwise from the top, there are: a bowl of raw cashews, a glass bowl of honey or maple syrup, a glass bowl of dark soy sauce, a black bowl of white flaky salt, a small plate with three broccoli florets, a plate with three lime wedges, a black bowl of red pepper flakes and spices, a small bowl of sliced garlic cloves, and in the center, a plate of cooked noodles.

🛒 Ingredients for Your Stir-Fry Session

🍜 300g Chinese noodles

🫒1 tbsp vegetable oil

🥦250g broccoli (Trimmed and cut into florets, including the stems—no waste here!)

🧄4 garlic cloves, crushed

🥜60g cashews (chopped, if desired)

🌶️½ tsp dried chilli flakes

🍯4 tbsp honey

🥫4 tbsp soy sauce

🍋4 lime quarters for garnish (if desired)

🧂salt

🔪 Stir-Fry Mastery: The 4 Simple Steps 🍜

1. Noodle Prep: The Saltwater Spa 🛁

Cook the Chinese noodles in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, or according to the instructions on the packet, until tender, stirring regularly to separate the strands. Drain them in a sieve, rinse with cold water, and drain well.

2. The Great Wok Sizzle 🔥

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Stir-fry the broccoli for 5–6 minutes or until just softened. Then, add the crushed garlic and cashews and continue to fry for 1 minute more. Get ready for those delicious aromas!


An overhead shot of a dark nonstick wok filled with vibrant green broccoli florets and pale cashews being stirred with a wooden spoon. The ingredients are glistening with a light sauce or oil, suggesting they are in the process of being stir-fried. A hand with a light wooden handle is visible on the left side of the wok.

ç3. Magic Sauce Time ✨

Add the chilli flakes, honey, and soy sauce. Bring it up to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute, or just until the sauce reduces and thickens a little.

4. Toss, Plate, and Shine! 🥢

Toss, Plate, and Shine! 🥢 Add the well-drained noodles and toss everything together to coat every strand in that honey-soy goodness. Divide the mixture between bowls and squeeze over a little lime juice. Serve with an extra pinch of chilli if desired.

✨ Food Stylist Pro Tips

It's time to play food stylist and make this look as good as it tasted. Grab a plate or bowl and carefully arrange a generous serving of the noodles and broccoli mixture. Maybe sprinkle some extra cashew nuts on top for a touch of elegance and add a wedge of lime to each serving. Don't be afraid to get creative and make your masterpiece shine. 

A top-down view of a white bowl filled with a delicious stir-fried noodle dish. The noodles are mixed with bright green broccoli florets and golden-brown cashews, all coated in a rich brown sauce. To the left of the bowl, a black napkin is neatly folded, with a pair of brown wooden chopsticks resting on top.

Now that you have your own masterpiece, don't be afraid to get creative and make your masterpiece shine! If you loved this recipe, please share it with a friend!