Instant Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
128 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
Description
The Instant Ramen Noodle Stir Fry recipe features marinated beef and a mix of vegetables including cabbage, red bell pepper, onion, and green onion, stir-fried together with softened instant noodles. The beef is seasoned with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and garlic powder before cooking, infusing it with a savory-sweet profile. Vegetables are cooked until slightly tender yet still retaining some bite, preserving texture contrasts. Noodles are briefly boiled to loosen then rinsed under cold water to prevent overcooking and stickiness before stir-frying with the other ingredients. A sauce of dark soy, soy sauce, and sesame oil finished the dish, coating the components with a rich, nutty flavor.
The prepared stir fry suits a quick lunch or simple dinner, utilizing pantry staples such as instant ramen and common vegetables and meats. It offers a practical way to elevate instant noodles with fresh ingredients and a balanced stir-fry technique, providing a more textured and flavorful meal than a basic ramen soup or dry noodle packet.
Marinating the beef for at least 15 minutes enhances its taste and tenderness. Stir-frying vegetables separately and setting them aside helps keep their textures defined in the final dish. Using sesame oil from the instant noodle packet adds authentic aroma and ties the flavors together effectively. Cooking with a non-stick pan helps in reducing the required oil amount while preventing sticking and burning.
Ingredients
- 2 packs instant noodles Demae Iccho sesame oil flavor
- ¼ small cabbage (6 oz)
- ½ small onion (2 oz)
- 2 ticks green onion (2 oz)
- ¼ large red bell pepper (4 oz)
- ¼ pound beef steak (around 4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (Stir fry vegetables)
Marinate Beef:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce for Noodles:
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Peel, wash ,and slice ½ of asmall onion (2 oz).
- Wash and cut ¼ of a small-sized cabbage (6 oz).
- Wash and cut ¼ of a large red bell pepper (4 oz) into strips.
- Then, cut 2 sticks of green onion (2 oz) into strips.
- After that, cut ¼ pound of beef into strips.
- Put the beef in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- At the same time, boil a pot of water and wait until the water is boiling. Then, add 2 packs of Demae Iccho instant ramen noodles. Let it boil for around one minute. The purpose of boiling the noodles is to loosen them up and soften them. Don't overcook them.
- After, drain the noodles and rinse under cold water.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and add sliced onion. Stir fry them a little bit and set them aside.
- Next, add cabbage and red bell pepper and stir fry until the cabbage is a little soft. Then, sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon of salt and set it aside.
- Add the marinated beef into a non-stick pan and stir fry until it changes color. Remember, don't overcook them. Then, set it aside.
- In a small container, add ½ tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (use some from the noodles package). Mix it well.
- The next step, put the boiled instant ramen noodles into a non-stick pan.
- Pour the sauce mixture from step 12. Keep stirring the noodles until the sauce covers the noodles.
- Add the cooked vegetables and beef back in. Then, add the green onion and stir-fry it a bit.
Notes
- Boil the noodles just until softened, about one minute, to prevent overcooking; rinse under cold water to stop cooking and reduce stickiness.
- Use a non-stick pan to stir fry ingredients; it minimizes oil use and helps keep the noodles from sticking.
- Marinate the beef for at least 15 minutes to improve flavor and tenderness.
- Utilize the sesame oil from the instant noodle seasoning packet for its strong sesame aroma in the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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