5 from 21 votes
Instant Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
This Instant Ramen Noodle Stir Fry blends quick-cooking sesame oil-flavored instant noodles with stir-fried beef strips, cabbage, red bell pepper, onion, and green onions. The beef is marinated for flavor depth, while the modestly sautéed vegetables retain some crispness. Combining dark and regular soy sauces with sesame oil gives a balanced savory and aromatic sauce coating the noodles and ingredients gently. The dish works well as a casual meal incorporating accessible ingredients and the familiar texture of instant ramen noodles refreshed through stir-frying.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
128 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% 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.