Description

A vibrant and flavorful Vegetable Ramen recipe featuring fresh veggies sautéed to perfection and tossed with tender ramen noodles coated in a savory-sweet sauce made with hoisin, soy, and chili garlic. This quick and delicious stir-fried ramen is perfect for a satisfying meatless meal with a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

Scale

Ramen and Vegetables

6 packs of ramen (seasoning removed)
1 cup snow peas
½ cup julienne carrots
2 red bell peppers; sliced into strips
1 cup shiitake mushrooms
1 bundle of spring onions; chopped (reserve chives for topping)
1 cup mung bean sprouts

Sauce and Seasonings

2 cloves of garlic; grated
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce

Instructions

Boil Water: Fill a pot with water and set it to boil over medium heat to prepare for cooking the noodles.
Sauté Vegetables: In a stir fry pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add snow peas, julienne carrots, sliced bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, chopped spring onions (except chives), and mung bean sprouts. Sauté the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes until just tender. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
Cook Ramen Noodles: Add the ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook for no more than 3 minutes until tender but not overcooked. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, combine grated ginger, grated garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients.
Toss Noodles in Sauce: Lower heat on the stir fry pan or wok to low and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook for about two minutes to heat through and slightly thicken the sauce. Add the drained noodles to the pan and toss continuously until noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
Combine and Serve: Transfer the coated noodles to a large bowl and mix gently with the sautéed vegetables. Garnish the top with reserved fresh chives. Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.

Notes

Remove the seasoning packets from the ramen before cooking to avoid overpowering flavors.
Do not overcook the noodles; 3 minutes is sufficient for a firm, chewy texture.
Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonal availability.
Adjust chili garlic sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
Use fresh grated ginger and garlic for the best flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-inspired

Keywords: vegetable ramen, ramen noodles, vegetarian ramen, stir fry vegetables, hoisin sauce noodles, quick ramen recipe