Description
This flavorful Garlic Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and easy dish featuring tender cabbage and crunchy carrots tossed with savory ramen noodles and a tangy, slightly spicy hoisin-soy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it combines fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onions to create a delightful vegetarian stir fry that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
Ingredients
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Aromatics and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded cabbage (or slaw mix)
- 1 carrot, grated or julienned
Noodles and Seasonings
- 1 package ramen noodles (seasoning packet discarded)
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce (or teriyaki sauce, plus additional for serving)
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon sriracha (or sambal oelek)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Green Onions and Sauce Mix: Thinly slice the green onions into white and green parts separately. In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sriracha, and sesame oil to create the stir-fry sauce. Set aside for later use.
- Cook Ramen Noodles: Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions (usually about 3 minutes). Reserve ⅓ cup of the cooking water before draining noodles. Set noodles aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Vegetables: Add shredded cabbage and grated carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add Sauce and Noodles: Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Add the cooked ramen noodles and 2 tablespoons of reserved cooking water (add more as needed to loosen the sauce). Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cabbage is tender and noodles are coated with sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with the green parts of sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Drizzle with additional hoisin or teriyaki sauce as preferred before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, add tofu, chicken, or shrimp when sautéing the aromatics.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha or sambal oelek.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Reserve some noodle cooking water to help loosen the sauce and avoid dryness.
- Feel free to add other veggies such as bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: garlic cabbage stir fry, cabbage stir fry, vegetarian stir fry, ramen noodle stir fry, quick weeknight meal, Asian vegetable stir fry
