Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles

Description

This quick, easy, and budget-friendly dish will bring some well-deserved respect to humble ramen. Feel free to add shrimp or leftover chicken, if desired. This will serve 6 as a side dish or 4 as a main course. Garnish with additional sliced scallions or chopped peanuts, if desired.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, without flavor packets
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots

Instructions

  1. Whisk soy sauce
  2. chicken broth
  3. rice vinegar
  4. cornstarch
  5. ginger
  6. honey
  7. and garlic together in a small bowl; set aside.
  8. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles in the boiling water
  9. stirring occasionally
  10. until tender
  11. about 3 minutes. Drain
  12. reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  13. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add scallions and carrots to the hot skillet and quickly stir-fry until soft
  14. about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low
  15. pour in sauce
  16. and cook until sauce starts to thicken
  17. about 2 minutes. Stir in drained ramen noodles
  18. separating and tossing them with tongs until coated. Add reserved cooking water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6

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