Pin It A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring instant ramen noodles, crisp frozen vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce—perfect for a weeknight meal.
The first time I made this ramen noodle stir-fry, I was amazed by how much flavor I could pack in with simple ingredients and just a few steps. It's now a regular favorite for busy evenings or whenever I crave something hearty yet easy to prepare.
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Ingredients
- Noodles: 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- Vegetables: 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- Vegetables: 2 green onions, sliced
- Sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- Sauce: 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sauce: 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- Sauce: 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Sauce: 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Sauce: 1 clove garlic, minced
- Sauce: 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Sauce: 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Garnish: 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Garnish: Additional sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Prepare the noodles:
- Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics:
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the vegetables:
- Add frozen vegetables to the pan. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp.
- Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
- Combine and stir-fry:
- Add the drained noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over everything and toss to combine. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish and serve:
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately.
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Required Tools
Large skillet or wok, saucepan, strainer, mixing bowl, tongs or spatula
Allergen Information
Contains soy (soy sauce), gluten (ramen, unless gluten-free), sesame, and possibly shellfish (if using standard oyster sauce). For gluten-free, use gluten-free ramen and tamari. For vegan, use plant-based oyster sauce. Double-check all packaged ingredients for allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 410, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 68 g, Protein: 11 g
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Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute ramen noodles with other types?
You can swap ramen for rice noodles or soba for different textures and flavors while keeping the dish light.
- → How do I make this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free ramen noodles and tamari sauce instead of regular soy sauce to avoid gluten.
- → What proteins pair well with this stir-fry?
Adding cubed tofu, cooked chicken, or shrimp complements the noodles and vegetables with extra protein.
- → How spicy is the dish and can I adjust it?
Chili flakes add a mild heat, but you can omit or increase them based on your spice preference.
- → What tools are recommended for cooking this dish?
A large skillet or wok works best for stir-frying, along with basic kitchen tools like a saucepan and strainer.
- → Can I prepare the sauce in advance?
Yes, whisk the sauce ingredients ahead of time to speed up cooking and enhance flavors.
