Stir Fry Ramen

5 from 1 vote

Ramen Noodle Stir Fry is fast, easy, and budget-friendly. The perfect weeknight dinner that can be kept vegetarian or prepared with protein.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Asian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 453kcal

Heat the water until boiling in a large saucepan or stock pot.
8 cups water
When boiling, add in the noodles and cook according to the package just until they reach the texture you like. Do not cook any longer.
8 ounces package Japanese ramen noodles
Drain the noodles well and then rinse thoroughly with cold water until the noodles are cooled.
While the noodles are cooking, heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a large wok or skillet, until it shimmers.
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
Add the minced garlic and ground ginger to the hot pan and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
1 Tablespoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Toss the frozen vegetables in the oil and garlic mixture and then turn the heat down to medium-low heat.
20 ounces bag frozen stir fry vegetables
Cover the pan and cook the vegetables for 7-10 minutes or until the vegetables are heated through.
While the vegetables are cooking, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce and mirin until combined.
½ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce, 3 Tablespoons mirin
Add the cooked ramen noodles and ½ cup of the mixed sauce in with the vegetables and toss to combine.
Heat for 1-2 more minutes or until evenly heated.
Serve hot with the remaining sauce and a garnish of sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, optional.
Sliced green onions, Toasted sesame seeds

Storage:

To Store: Store your Stir Fry Ramen in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
To Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this dish as thawing and reheating it may cause it to become soggy and soft.
To Reheat: When reheating, you can use a microwave or a stovetop pan to warm the dish up. Keep in mind that the noodles may absorb some of the sauce and become softer over time, so it's best enjoyed fresh or shortly after making it for optimal texture and flavor.

Tips:

Vary The Veggies: Use your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables for this stir fry recipe. Broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, edamame, bean sprouts, bok choy, or mushrooms will all taste delicious.
Simplify The Sauce: You can also use a pre-made stir fry sauce if desired to make this recipe even easier.
Add Some Spice: Red pepper flakes, paprika, and ground ginger can also add great flavor to the stir fry sauce.
Replace The Ramen: Most Japanese ramen noodles are made from wheat. If you follow a gluten free diet, you can use brown rice ramen noodles instead. However, you certainly don’t have to use ramen; any long spaghetti-like noodle will work!