Spicy Ramen Stir Fry (Printable)

A quick, fiery stir fry with noodles, fresh veggies, and a bold savory sauce for vibrant flavors.

# What You’ll 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 - ½ 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 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Aromatics & Garnish

13 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Boil ramen noodles following package directions, reducing cooking time by 1 minute for a firmer texture. Drain and set aside.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, sriracha, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
05 - Add cooked noodles and 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 red pepper flakes if using. Toss briefly to combine.
07 - Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with extra sesame seeds and green onions.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like takeout but costs what instant ramen should actually cost.
  • Everything finishes in twenty minutes, which means you can eat before your food gets cold.
  • The sauce has enough personality that you'll find yourself making it again just to replicate that exact flavor.
02 -
  • Undercooked noodles by one minute makes the difference between a stir fry and a sad noodle soup—trust the timing.
  • Your sauce tastes fine at room temperature but transforms into something incredible the moment it hits hot noodles and vegetables.
  • Serve this the instant it's done or watch it transform from crispy and vibrant into soft and regrettable.
03 -
  • Cook the noodles one minute under because they'll continue to soften slightly when they hit the hot pan and sauce.
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking because this finishes fast and surprises nobody who isn't ready.
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