Spicy Ramen Stir Fry (Printable version)

Fiery stir fry with noodles, crisp veggies, and bold savory sauce ready swiftly.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegan oyster sauce)
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Aromatics & Garnish

13 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil the ramen noodles according to package directions, reducing cooking time by 1 minute for a firmer texture. Drain and set aside.
02 - Combine soy sauce, sriracha, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced bell pepper to the skillet. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
05 - Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Stir in sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss briefly and remove from heat.
07 - Plate immediately, garnishing with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every strand of noodle instead of pooling at the bottom of your bowl
  • You can get everything prepped and cooked in the time it takes to order delivery
  • The vegetables stay crisp and bright instead of turning into mush
02 -
  • Have everything chopped and the sauce mixed before you turn on the stove, because stir fry moves fast
  • Crowding the pan makes vegetables steam instead of fry, so use your largest skillet or work in batches
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan before garnishing, the flavor difference is worth the extra step
  • If your sauce seems too thick, add a splash of pasta water or plain water to loosen it up
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