This Ramen Stir Fry is a quick and easy flavor packed main meal or side dish made with everyday ramen noodles, crisp stir fried vegetables and a six ingredient sauce that will leave you licking your plate.
If you are looking for a heartier meal simply add a little stir fried chicken or beef to the mix! I honestly really enjoy the vegetable version of this colorful nutritious dish. I love to serve this for weekend lunches or for dinner with Sweet Pork Dumplings or Crab Rangoon.
Why this recipe works
- Everyone loves ramen noodles and when you add the delectable sauce it will be as good as your favorite Japanese or Chinese restaurant.
- This recipe is so easy to make that even the novice cook or hungry teenager can master it.
- The ingredient list is short with readily available ingredients many of which you may already have on hand. Use the regular ramen noodles that come in different flavor packets like chicken and pork but discard the seasoning packet.
How to make Ramen Stir Fry
Start by whisking the sauce ingredients together. Then cook your ramen noodles in boiling water and drain well. Now add a little oil to a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the carrots, red bell peppers and broccoli until crisp tender. Then add the sauce and stir to coat the veggies. Now add the ramen and stir to coat cooking for a couple of minutes. Finally top with chopped green onions and serve.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Do not overcook the ramen noodles or they get sticky and mushy. I am usually at at the stove at 2 minutes 45 seconds to make sure that they do not boil even 15 seconds too long.
- Feel free to swap out or substitute vegetables. Mushrooms, onions, napa cabbage, zucchini, and snow peas are all delicious in this recipe.
- Use an oil with a high smoking point like canola or vegetable.
- Remember the key to good crisp tender stir fried vegetables is high heat for short periods of time.
- For a flavor bonus garnish with chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.
- The sauce can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- if more protein is desired add cooked chicken breasts, shrimp, smoked sausage, ground beef, or ground turkey.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Other stir fry recipes to try!
Ramen Stir Fry
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 packets ramen noodles seasoning packet discarded
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
- 2 carrots julienned
- 1 red pepper julienned
- ¾ cup chopped broccoli
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, water, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook your ramen noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes and drain well.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat and cook the carrots, red peppers and broccoli until crisp tender. Add the sauce and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the ramen and stir to coat cooking for 1-2 minutes. Top with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcook the ramen noodles or they get sticky and mushy. I am usually at at the stove at 2 minutes 45 seconds to make sure that they do not boil even 15 seconds too long.
- Feel free to swap out or substitute vegetables. Mushrooms, onions, napa cabbage, and snow peas are all delicious in it.
- Use an oil with a high smoking point like canola or vegetable.
- Remember the key to good crisp tender stir fried vegetables is high heat for short periods of time.
- For a flavor bonus sprinkle with chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.
- The sauce can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
On the hunt for more delicious recipes? Follow Small Town Woman on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
https://www.smalltownwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Beth-1.pdf
Lexa
Loved it! We made this for lunch today and it was great. So quick and easy to make, perfect to prepare during a work from home lunch break.
Sara Welch
This was not only easy, but incredibly delicious and quick! Perfect for busy weeknights; the whole family loved it!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!
Anjali
Yum!! This recipe was super easy to make – perfect for a weeknight meal after a bunch of activities with the kids! And my kids love noodles, so they gobbled it up!
Diana Reis
Super easy and delicious! Love that there are so many healthy veggies in this dish.
Jo
Cravings satisfied! I made it tonight, and it turned out deliciously!
Dolly @ Little Home in the Making
I wish I knew about this ramen recipe back when I was on a ramen-only diet 😂. I love the flavor combos and I can’t wait to give it a try. I love that I have all the ingredients on hand.
Ashley
I’ve become obsessed with making stir fry on Fridays…I save all my veggie/protein bits and ends, and then mix them up with stir fry sauces and rice. Can’t wait to try this with ramen noodles! Yum!!
Tara
Oh yum! Such a great use of ramen noodles and it comes together so easily! I love all that flavor and the variety of vegetables.
Bintu | Budget Delicious
Ramen noodles are a staple in our house so this sounds the perfect weeknight meal for us all – super tasty!
Catalina
My family would love this ramen stir fry. Looks so inviting!
Sandra
This quickly became favorite at my house! Really flavorful!
Toni
This is so perfect for dinner last night! Everyone at my house loved this!
Allyson Zea
This was absolutely delicious and so easy! Thank you!
Kimberly
Great idea for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Ramen Stir Fry is couldn’t look any more perfect!