Description
A quick and flavorful ramen noodle stir-fry remix featuring tender ramen noodles tossed with vibrant frozen mixed vegetables and a savory, slightly sweet sauce. This easy skillet dish combines garlic, ginger, soy, and sesame for a delicious weeknight meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
Vegetables
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 2 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Aromatics & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Boil the ramen noodles for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Drain the noodles well and set them aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry them for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing them to heat through and become slightly crisp while retaining their texture.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined.
- Stir-Fry Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are coated evenly and warmed through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and the reserved sliced green onions. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh vegetables if available, but adjust cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure to use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free oyster sauce or omit oyster sauce.
- Add chili flakes to taste if you prefer a bit of heat in the dish.
- Vegetarian oyster sauce is a great substitute to keep this dish vegetarian.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before using to enhance their nutty flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately as noodles can harden if left to sit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Ramen noodle stir-fry, quick dinner, vegetarian ramen, easy noodle recipe, Asian stir-fry, sesame noodles
