Fried Cabbage Ramen Stir-Fry (Printable)

Crunchy fried cabbage and chewy ramen noodles tossed in savory sauce. Quick weeknight meal ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 2 scallions, sliced with greens and whites separated
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Noodles

06 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for vegan
09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Oil

13 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as canola or sunflower

# Steps:

01 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain thoroughly, and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster or mushroom sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes. Set the sauce mixture aside.
03 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the cabbage and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still crunchy with browning at the edges.
05 - Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes barely longer than boiling water, but tastes like you actually cooked something real.
  • The cabbage gets this caramelized crunch that makes cheap ramen feel almost fancy.
  • You can toss in whatever's wilting in your fridge and it still works.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the cabbage, it should still have some bite or it turns into mush and loses all the texture.
  • Drain the noodles really well before adding them to the pan, extra water will dilute the sauce and make everything bland.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame oil in the pan for a few seconds before adding the noodles, it deepens the flavor and makes the whole dish smell incredible.
  • If you want it spicier, drizzle chili oil or sriracha on top instead of just using flakes in the sauce.
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