Name: Cabbage Stir Fry with Ramen Noodles and Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 9 oz ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded); 5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage; 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup grated carrots; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; Sweet chili sauce, to taste; 1 batch homemade stir fry sauce (recipe linked in ingredients)

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Introduction

This cabbage stir fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender cabbage, fresh veggies, and chewy ramen noodles tossed in a savory homemade sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights when you want something delicious and veggie-packed.

This image shows a close-up of cooked noodles mixed with shredded cabbage and small pieces of cooked carrot. The noodles are golden yellow, soft, and slightly shiny, tangled with thin, light green cabbage pieces and small bright orange carrot bits spread evenly throughout. A pair of chopsticks is lifting a small bunch of the noodles from a deep dish, the chopsticks partially visible on the left side. The dish is set against a white marbled background, creating a warm and inviting look. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

9 oz ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)
5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated carrots
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 batch homemade stir fry sauce (recipe linked here)
Sweet chili sauce, to taste (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Remove the core from the green cabbage and thinly slice enough to measure 5 cups.
Step 2: Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic and fresh ginger.
Step 3: Grate the carrots until you have 1 cup.
Step 4: In a large skillet or jumbo cooker, add the sliced cabbage, minced ginger, garlic, grated carrots, diced onion, and sesame oil.
Step 5: Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes until the cabbage has wilted and the onion is softened.
Step 6: In the last 5 minutes of cooking the vegetables, prepare the ramen noodles according to the package instructions and drain.
Step 7: Add the cooked ramen noodles and the homemade stir fry sauce to the skillet with the vegetables.
Step 8: Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring to coat the noodles and combine all ingredients well.
Step 9: Taste and add soy sauce if desired; this step is optional.
Step 10: Serve hot, drizzled with sweet chili sauce to taste.

Tips & Variations

Try adding sliced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
Use rice noodles or soba noodles instead of ramen if preferred.
For a protein boost, toss in cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp before adding the sauce.
If you like it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the vegetables.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Adding a splash of water or broth can help loosen the sauce during reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white bowl filled with a close-up view of cooked noodles mixed with small pieces of cooked cabbage and bits of carrots, all tossed in a light golden sauce giving a slight shine. The noodles form the main layer, long and thin, light yellow in color with some strands having a slight orange tint from the sauce. The vegetables are scattered throughout, the soft cabbage pieces are pale yellow and the carrot bits provide a bright orange contrast. There is a metal fork inserted into the noodles, lifting some tangled noodles and vegetables from the bowl. The background is a clean white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-packaged stir fry sauce instead of homemade?

Yes, a store-bought stir fry sauce works well if you’re short on time. Choose your favorite variety and adjust the amount to taste.

Is this dish vegetarian or vegan?

This recipe is naturally vegetarian and can be vegan if your stir fry sauce and sweet chili sauce don’t contain animal products. Check labels to be sure.