Stir-fried Instant Noodles
A popular savory Chinese stir-fry dish made with instant ramen noodles, commonly customized with add-ins like vegetables and eggs for extra flavor.
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A beloved staple of casual Chinese cuisine, stir-fried instant noodles take humble packaged ramen and turn it into a fast, flavorful, and highly customizable meal. Widely enjoyed as a late-night snack, budget-friendly student meal, and quick home cooking option across China, they are prized for their ease of preparation and adaptable flavor profile.
Ingredients
instant noodles
as needed
cabbage
as needed
egg
as needed
vegetable oil
as needed
ginger
as needed
Instructions
1
Step 1
Two packs of instant noodles, adjust the amount based on your appetite.
2
Step 2
Wash the cabbage, tear into small pieces.
3
Step 3
Pour clean water into a pot, bring to a boil, add the instant noodle cakes, cook until soft, then remove and set aside.
4
Step 4
Take a clean small bowl, add the instant noodle seasoning and dehydrated vegetables, pour in a spoonful of the water used to cook the noodles, and mix to make a sauce.
5
Step 5
Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan, crack in an egg, pan-fry over low heat until cooked, then remove and set aside.
6
Step 6
Leave the base oil in the pan, add the cabbage, and stir-fry over low heat.
7
Step 7
Stir-fry the cabbage until it softens and changes color, then add the cooked instant noodles, and continue stir-frying over low heat.
8
Step 8
Once the noodles are evenly stir-fried, pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry until well combined.
