30 Perfect Sides to Serve with Stir Fry

Wondering what to serve with stir fry? I've got you covered! I've compiled a list of 30+ of the best sides dishes and more to serve with stir fry that pair perfectly with this easy weeknight dinner. From fried rice and noodles to pork ribs and shrimp toasts, I've got plenty of ideas for you!

What's not to love about stir fries? They are the ultimate one pan meal.

The best way to clean out the fridge. (Week old bell peppers, green beans, snow peas, etc.- throw them in!)

One of the most delicious ways to eat your fresh vegetables (leafy greens are so much better when they are covered in sauce!).

And the best part is that they can be whatever you want. Need a main course? Add a chicken breast. Looking for a great side dish? Stir fry, at your service. Easy meal prep? Yep, stir fries make great leftovers!

If you're searching for a recipe, here is my Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry. It features an easy homemade sauce and includes chicken, red pepper, snap peas and a handful of other vegetables. But it can totally be customized to be made with your favourite vegetables and protein!

Or for another option, you might enjoy Egg Rolls in a Bowl! Stir fried coleslaw mix combined with ground pork for a healthier twist on a popular dish.

Whether you are serving your stir fry as a side and are looking for a delicious main dish or you're looking for the perfect accompaniment to your stir fry meal, you're sure to find ideas in this collection.

I hope this list gives you plenty of inspiration!

Toppings

Take your stir fry up a level by adding some tasty garnishes and toppings. Some great options are:

• Sliced Green Onions
• Fried or Boiled Eggs
• Toasted Nuts such as cashews, peanuts or almonds
• Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
• Sesame Seeds
• Extra Stir Fry Sauce
• Other Favourite Sauces
  • Coconut Aminos, Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • Sriracha
  • Hoisin Sauce
  • Oyster Sauce

Rice

You can never go wrong with simply serving your stir fry over a bed of rice. Plain white rice or brown rice are both an easy and good option. Or try one of these fried rice sides that are as good as at a Chinese restaurant!

House Special Fried Rice

Savory and brimming with veggies, scrambled eggs, and edamame, this House Special Fried Rice is a comfort food favorite.

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Vegetable Fried Rice

Made with brown rice, almonds and plenty of vegetables, this healthier fried rice makes for a delicious accompaniment to your stir fry.

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Mushroom Fried Rice

Made in one pan with simple ingredients, this delicious mushroom fried rice might even convert mushroom haters.

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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice

If you don't yet have confidence in your rice cooking, check out this post to learn how to make perfectly cooked Jasmine rice every time using an instant pot.

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Noodles

Instead of rice, noodles are another great side dish for soaking up your savoury sauce. Whether you opt for plain rice noodles, egg noodles or try one of these recipes below, it is sure to be delicious!

Vietnamese Garlic Noodles (Mì Xào Tỏi)

Buttery, garlicky, and easy to make, this tasty noodle side dish is ready in 20 minutes.

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Easy Miso Noodles

These quick, easy and addictive noodles are sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Garlic Sesame Noodles

Featuring a creamy tahini sesame sauce, these noodles will make a delicious side to your stir fry.

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Vegetable Lo Mein (Gluten Free)

This 10 minute noodle side dish is top-8 allergy-free and full of delicious flavour.

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Low Carb

If you're looking for a low carb alternative to rice or noodles, try serving your stir fry on top of one of these perfect choices.

Healthy Cauliflower Fried Rice

You won't even be able to tell that you aren't serving your stir fry with real fried rice with this 15 minute recipe.

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Basic Cauliflower Rice

An easy and tasty alternative to white rice that is super easy to make.

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Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

Learn how to cook zucchini noodles perfectly for a nutritious alternative to classic noodles. Perfect for soaking up any extra stir fry sauce!

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Butternut Squash Noodles

The buttery sweet flavour in these butternut squash noodles is the perfect complement to your stir fry dish.

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Salads

Complement your stir fry with even more vegetables by serving it with a salad inspired with flavours from Asian Cuisine.

Avocado Tuna Salad (Soy Sauce Dressing)

This Avocado Tuna Salad features a flavourful Japanese-inspired soy sauce dressing and comes together quickly.

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Ramen Noodle Salad

This easy noodle salad is easily customizable to use whatever extra vegetables you have around. The perfect way to use whatever vegetables don't end up in your stir fry!

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Japanese Cucumber Salad

Despite simple ingredients, this refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe is packed with flavour.

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Vegetables

Or you can add more vegetables to your meal with well.. More vegetables! Try one of these mouth watering recipes that are sure to be a delicious addition.

Roasted Cauliflower with Gochujang Mayo and Toasted Sesame

A little sweet with a bit of heat, Gochujang mayo takes cauliflower up a level!

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Blistered Shishito Peppers

With a sweet, spicy, and smoky bite these air fryer shishito peppers have perfectly blistered skins and are super easy to make.

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Korean Avocado (Mayak Avocado)

Big chunks of ripe avocado get marinated in a delicious sesame soy glaze and would make a lovely topping to your stir fry.

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Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

Sweet and spicy with a crispy outside and soft inside, these honey sriracha Brussels sprouts are addicting.

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Gochujang Butternut Squash

This 5-ingredient butternut squash recipe is bursting with flavour and is a super easy vegetable side dish.

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Garlic Bok Choy

Crisp and fresh with loads of flavour, this Garlic Bok Choy is ready in 10 minutes and guaranteed to be a favourite.

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Meats

Turn your vegetable stir fry recipe into a meal by serving it alongside one of these delicious meat dishes.

Salt + Pepper Chicken Bites

These little morsels are incredibly easy and use everyday ingredients like butter, salt and pepper... but are so FULL of flavor!

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Firecracker Shrimp

Baked firecracker shrimp make for a lighter recipe that is delicious in a Sriracha dipping sauce.

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Japanese Style Chicken Meatballs

Juicy and tender, these Japanese-style meatballs are easy to make and are delicious thanks to being coated in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce.

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12345 Pork Ribs

These mouthwatering glazed pork spare ribs are easy and use just pantry staples.

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Grilled Chicken Tenders

Easy chicken tenders that are moist and flavourful and grilled to perfection in just 10 minutes!

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Spicy Korean Chicken Bulgogi

Chicken thighs are marinated in a tasty sauce, broiled and then ready to serve. Perfect alongside some stir fried vegetables.

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Appetizers

If you're looking to serve your stir fry as part of a larger meal, try beginning with one of these tasty starters.

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ready in under 20 minutes and packed with flavour, these lettuce wraps make for a great appetizer. And you'll love the peanut dipping sauce- you may even want to make extra to use as your stir fry sauce too.

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Vietnamese Shrimp Toast (Banh Mi Chien Tom)

These light and savoury bites are packed with flavour and are sure to be a crowdpleaser.

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Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)

Traditional Vietnamese fresh spring rolls with pork, shrimp, lettuce and herbs wrapped in soft chewy rice paper. These would make such a refreshing and beautiful side to your stir fry dinner.

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Hopefully you have found plenty of inspiration for what to serve with your stir fry in this post! If you're looking for a stir recipe, I'm sure you'll love my Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry.

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