- Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until chewy and *just* cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. …
- Toss together with cooked noodles, sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until heated through.
- Serve hot.
Asian Ramen Noodles are the best Instant Ramen hack. The noodles we love are transformed into a flavorful and simple side dish recipe, so forget the spice packet.
My guess is that most of us never bothered trying to figure out any instant ramen hacks since we all grew up eating instant ramen. It was much simpler to simply purchase the pack for 19 cents and eat the noodles with the provided spice packet.
Since I’m an adult, I’ve moved past the stage when my entire meal must cost less than $1.
Let me tell you, there are so many delicious options for ramen noodle recipes that they have become my new favorite thing.
Make ramen noodles better – faster!
Here’s your answer to the question that billions of people around the world ask every day: “What’s for dinner?” the next time you’ve had a long day at work: Chow Mein Ramen Noodles.
Everything you love and know about chow mein is present, but it cooks more quickly:
This is not one of those extremely quick dinner recipes like Jamie Olive’s 15 Minute Meals, where there is a flurry of frantic activity, food flying everywhere, the oven and stove are on at the same time, and you have to mix with one hand while flipping steaks with the other, and then you have to clean up for 45 minutes.
The following are the helpful shortcuts I employ in this quick and simple 12-minute recipe:
Toss the ramen seasoning packs – we make our own sauce!
This Chow Mein Ramen Noodles recipe is the most recent in a series I started earlier this year about “how to make ramen noodles better” (listed at the bottom of the post!). Therefore, I’m fairly certain that I’ve used every brand of instant ramen and instant noodles I’ve been able to find for this recipe, and it always turns out well.
My theory is that this recipe cannot go wrong because ramen noodles are DESIGNED to be so simple to prepare that even inebriated college students can boil some after a long night of drinking.
PANDA EXPRESS CHOW MEIN COPYCAT RECIPE
I like imitating restaurants at home while reducing calories and adding my own touches. You can check out all my Restaurant Remakes here. As well, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes. In that amount of time, I can’t drive to a restaurant, place my order, and receive my food. Bonus points for being cheaper and healthier at home.
The copycat recipe for Panda Express Chow Mein consists primarily of noodles, a tasty rich sauce, and a few vegetables. Any vegetables you prefer or have on hand can be added. For more protein, you can also include sliced or ground turkey or chicken. The boys prefer a hearty bite of meat, but I prefer a pasta-only meal.
WHAT IS CHOW MEIN?
It is a stir-fried dish in American Chinese cuisine made with noodles, meat (chicken is most frequently used, but pork, beef, shrimp, or tofu may also be substituted), onions, and celery At westernized Chinese restaurants, it is frequently offered as a specific dish.
I used three bags of dried Ramen noodles for the recipe’s noodles and threw away the seasoning packet. These are the inexpensive ramen soup packs, which cost around $. 25. Those are usually on the soup isle. My neighborhood grocery store carries Simply Asia brand ramen noodles in the Asian section.
FAQ
Can I use ramen for chow mein?
The main difference in the eating experience is the texture of the noodles themselves, so much so that I advise using ramen noodles in my Chow Mein recipe if you can’t find Chow Mein noodles.
What can I mix with my ramen noodles?
- Miso paste.
- Chili bean sauce.
- Thai curry paste.
- Japanese curry powder.
- Fish sauce.
- Harissa.
- Vinegar.
- Ponzu.
What can I add to plain ramen noodles?
Add a ton of tasty toppings to your bowl of ramen to give it flavor, color, and texture. Here are some creative suggestions: sriracha, kimchi, sesame seeds, bacon bits, fresh herbs (cilantro, Thai basil, chives), nori (dried seaweed), toasted sesame oil drizzle, crushed chiles, furikake, or a wedge of lime.
Are Chinese noodles the same as ramen?
Chinese-style pulled wheat noodles, like those previously mentioned, are known as ramen in Japan. However, because they are so common in supermarkets, especially the instant variety, it is important to distinguish them as a separate category.
