Chow Mein Ramen

Oooh yes 😋 Chow Mein–style ramen is fast, slurpy, and way better than takeout.

Chow Mein Ramen (15-Minute Recipe)

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, julienned
• ½ cup onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu (optional)

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but great)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp ground ginger (or fresh)
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• 2–3 tbsp water or broth

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Instructions

1. Cook the noodles
   • Boil ramen noodles for 2 minutes only (slightly undercooked).
   • Drain and set aside.
2. Stir-fry veggies
   • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add onion, carrot, and cabbage.
   • Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
   • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Add protein (optional)
   • Stir in cooked meat or tofu and heat through.
4. Add noodles & sauce
   • Add ramen noodles to the pan.
   • Pour in sauce ingredients.
   • Toss and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until noodles are coated and slightly crispy.
5. Serve
   • Taste and adjust seasoning.
   • Serve hot.

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Easy Upgrades

• Spicy: add chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
• Authentic vibe: add bean sprouts at the end.
• Extra savory: splash of dark soy sauce.
• Crunchy: let noodles sit untouched for 30 seconds before stirring.

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Tips

• Don’t overcook the noodles—they’ll finish in the pan.
• Sesame oil goes in at the end so it doesn’t burn.
• Leftovers reheat best in a skillet, not the microwave.

If you want, I can give you a chicken chow mein ramen, vegetable-only version, or a lo mein–style (softer noodles) next 🍜🔥