Budget Ramen Stir Fry (Print Version)

Quick ramen stir fry with fresh vegetables and savory sauce for a satisfying budget-friendly meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup broccoli florets
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegan alternative
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, omitting seasoning packets. Drain well and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce or vegan alternative, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil, then stir fry broccoli florets, julienned carrot, and sliced bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Add drained noodles to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables, tossing well for 2 to 3 minutes to coat evenly and heat through.
05 - Stir in sliced green onions and remove from heat.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and budget friendly
  • Customizable with whatever vegetables you have
  • Delivers restaurant flavor at home
  • Perfect for beginner cooks
  • Vegetarian and easy to make vegan
02 -
  • Packed with fiber and vitamins thanks to all the vegetables
  • Easily adaptable for gluten free and vegan diets
  • Ready in twenty minutes for genuinely fast homemade takeout
03 -
  • Do not overcook the noodles so they hold up in the stir fry
  • Cut your veggies small and even so they cook at the same speed
  • Use high heat and quick movement in the pan for a true wok fried flavor

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