Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Thai rice noodles (medium or wide, half a pound); 1 mango (medium); 1 papaya (small); 2 cups pineapple, diced; 1 egg, large; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 large chicken breasts or 1 lb shrimp; siracha vietnamese garlic pepper sauce, to taste (the bright red sauce with the rooster on front, available almost anywhere worldwide) (optional); 1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced thin, leave the seeds in for extra kick. (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Cut all fruits into bite-size pieces first.
2
Slice chicken breast into thin slices.
3
If any pieces are wider than three inches, cut in half.
4
Heat four cups of water to boiling.
5
Take water off of heat, and add rice noodles.
6
Let sit for 7-9 minutes (or as recommended on the package).
7
Add 1 tbsp of oil to wok and heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
8
Scramble egg in wok, and set aside (clean egg residue out of wok after scrambling the egg)
9
Add 2 tbsp of peanut oil into wok, and heat on high for another 2-3 minutes.
10
Cook chicken or shrimp in wok until done - about 3-5 minutes for chicken, or 2-3 minutes for shrimp.
11
Note: if using pre-cooked shrimp, skip this step.
12
When noodles are done, drain and rinse in cold water.
13
(Note: everything is going to happen very fast at this point, so be ready!
14
).
15
Add noodles and mango stir-fry sauce to wok, and mix until combined and noodles are hot (about 2 minutes).
16
Add fruits, water chestnuts, and optional jalapenos to wok, and stir rapidly until everything is hot.
17
Note: the fruits will generate a lot of liquid.
18
It's best to stir fry until the liquid has boiled off a bit.
19
Keeping a fair amount of the liquids as a sauce does add to the dish.
20
Once fruits are added, the entire dish will be cooked to perfection within about three minutes.
21
(optional) Add Siracha garlic pepper sauce to taste right at the end of the stir fry, and mix well.
22
Serve immediately.

432

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Thai rice noodles (medium or wide, half a pound), 1 mango (medium), 1 papaya (small), 2 cups pineapple, diced, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Stir-Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Stir-Fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions