Easy and delicious ramen noodle cabbage stir fry recipe with carrots, stir fry sauce, and fresh garlic and onion. Serve topped with sweet chili sauce for the perfect bite!
It’s no secret that I have a love for homemade stir fry recipes.
Broccoli with garlic sauce, ramen noodle stir fry, stir fry vegetables, broccoli tofu stir fry, broccoli stir fry just to name a few.
Stir fry is one of our favorite types of dinners to make.
This recipe that I am sharing today is just 10 ingredients and so easy to make!
You can’t go wrong with this delicious cabbage stir fry recipe.
Ingredients to make cabbage stir fry
- ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)
- thinly sliced green cabbage
- minced fresh ginger
- fresh garlic
- grated carrots
- yellow onion, diced
- sesame oil
- stir fry sauce
- sweet chili sauce, for topping
how to make cabbage stir fry
First, remove the core from a green cabbage and thinly slice the cabbage until you measure 5 cups worth.
The core is tough, so we don’t want to use that part of the cabbage in this recipe.
Try to slice it as thinly as possible for best texture.
Grate the carrots and finely mince the ginger and garlic.
Ginger and garlic are key for the perfect flavor when making any stir fry, so don’t skip this step!
These are what give stir fry that next level flavor.
If you have ever wondered what makes an oriental dish taste like the real deal, it is this!
If you have never bought fresh ginger in the store, just look for it in your produce section.
It comes in long knobs which look like roots.
To prepare your ginger, just cut off the peeling with a knife, then slice and dice until the ginger is in very small minced pieces.
Pro tip: buy the pre bagged already peeled garlic cloves.
This saves a lot of prep work time!
Peel and dice up a yellow onion.
Once all of your vegetables are prepped, it is time to start cooking the stir fry.
In a large skillet or jumbo cooker combine the cabbage, ginger, garlic, carrots, onion, and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
I love cooking stir fry recipes in sesame oil as it adds even more flavor!
You do not need a wok to make this recipe, any large skillet type pan will work!
Turn the heat to medium high and stir often, until cabbage is wilted and onion is soft as pictured below.
This will take around 15 – 20 minutes.
Stir every few minutes to make sure the vegetables cook evenly.
This will cook the cabbage down until it is nice and soft.
When the veggies are close to being done cooking, prepare the ramen noodles.
These only take a few minutes to make.
Discard the ramen noodle packets, you don’t need those.
Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, then drain.
Make the 3 ingredient stir fry sauce linked in the recipe and shake all the ingredients together.
This is the sauce that I use in every stir fry recipe that I make, it is so easy and always tastes amazing!
A good sauce is important to any homemade stir fry recipe.
Once the noodles are cooked, add them to the cabbage stir fry.
Pour the homemade stir fry sauce over the top.
It won’t look like much sauce at first, but the flavor is very strong and will work just right for the amount of ingredients in this recipe.
It is a highly concentrated sauce, so the little bit goes a long way.
Cook for an additional 3 – 5 minutes, stirring well, until sauce coats the entire stir fry.
The cornstarch part of the sauce is what will cause it to thicken and start to coat the ingredients of the stir fry.
Just keep mixing until all of the veggies and noodles are coated.
Use tongs for mixing the noodles evenly into the vegetables.
Everything is going to stick together in clumps at first, and I’ve found that tongs help separate everything nicely so that you get both ramen and veggies in every bite.
From here you can taste and add more soy sauce (if you like a saltier stir fry), or you’re ready to eat!
Grab a bowl and serve up this cabbage stir fry!
This makes a very large amount and the leftovers are just as good the next day.
I love using ramen noodles in stir fry and they’re perfect in this one.
If you are gluten free, make this recipe gluten free by using brown rice ramen noodles!
The texture is slightly different, but I have used them before and they are still good.
For a slightly healthier ramen option, some stores sell organic ramen noodles if you look for them.
We have bought these and they don’t taste any different than the regular ones!
How can I make this high protein?
Cook up some of your favorite protein (chicken, tofu, beef, etc) and add it in to make this higher in protein.
Just remember you may need more sauce to accommodate for the extra ingredients.
For this cabbage noodle stir fry, you absolutely MUST top it with sweet chili sauce!
Try not to skip this step.
The salty nutty flavor of the stir fry pairs perfectly with the sweet slightly spicy sweet chili sauce.
Sweet chili sauce is so delicious on stir fry recipes.
The sweetness also balances out the natural slight bitterness that cabbage can sometimes have.
It’s a must have for this cabbage stir fry!
Be sure to also check out this recipe for Asian Mushroom Ramen Noodles that is so yummy with sweet chili sauce!
And of course this broccoli tofu ramen noodles recipe for another super delicious meatless stir fry!
Just pour a little on top of your bowl and stir it all in!
Literally heaven in every bite and so fast to throw together.
Sweet and spicy and all things yummy.
This makes a very large amount (yay for leftovers!)
Easy and delicious.
A dinner time favorite!
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Ramen noodle cabbage stir fry recipe
Cabbage Stir Fry
Easy homemade ramen noodle cabbage stir fry recipe with homemade stir fry sauce. Top with sweet chili sauce for the perfect dinner!
Ingredients
- 9 oz ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)
- 5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
For the sauce
- 1 batch of this stir fry sauce
for topping
- sweet chili sauce to taste
Instructions
- Remove the core from a green cabbage and thinly slice 5 cups worth of cabbage
- Dice the yellow onion and mince the fresh garlic and ginger
- Grate the carrots
- Add the cabbage, ginger, garlic, carrots, onion, and sesame oil to a large skillet or jumbo cooker
- Cook over medium high heat, stirring often, for 15 - 20 minutes, or until cabbage is wilted and onion is softened
- In the last 5 minutes of cook time, prepare the ramen noodles according to package instructions
- Once the cabbage stir fry is done, add in the cooked ramen noodles and homemade stir fry sauce
- Cook for 3 - 5 minutes until well coated and combined
- Add soy sauce to taste, if desired (I did not add any more)
- Serve stir fry topped with sweet chili sauce
Notes
1. I used organic ramen noodles, so it was a total of 8.4 oz. If using regular ramen most are 3 oz each so you would need 3 blocks.
This stir fry is intended to be topped with sweet chili sauce. It's the perfect slightly sweet and spicy contrast to the mild bitterness of the cabbage. Don't skip this!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 97Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 103mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Renee says
I don’t want to sound super lazy, but can I use a coleslaw mix instead of slicing cabbage? The recipe sounds terrific can’t wait to try it. Btw, the cabbage slicing isn’t necessarily a deal breaker, I just want to know if it’s an option.
Joy Shull says
I think that sounds like a great idea! let me know how it turns out 🙂
Joseph Holton says
Just a couple of thoughts on fresh ginger… When found in the produce section it looks like roots because it IS a root !! And the very worst way to peel it is with a knife (unless you are Very Good). To have as much ginger left as possible, use the tip of a spoon, preferably a teaspoon, to get in all the crevices, and scrape the skin off. Easy Peazy !!
Kathleen says
So good. I used red cabbage and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Omitted the garlic and used frozen cubes of fresh ginger. Such a versatile recipe, as you can put pretty much any vegetable in it. Thanks!
Elena says
I’ll love to make this sounds delicious, is 5 cups of cabbage one whole cabbage give or take?.
Joy Shull says
No, it was around half or 2/3 of one for me! Cabbage varies in size so much that that is why I measured it out in cups.
Debra J says
For me it was just a hair over 5 cups. The cabbage was not very big
Carol says
Can I use ground ginger I don’t have fresh
Linda Muse says
I ended the other day up with a bunch of cabbage and found this recipe on Pinterest looking for what to do with all my cabbage. I lacked carrots so I used up some veggies that were dearly needing to be eaten and then added some pork chops (those kind that taste like ham- just cut the meat off the bone). It was SO GOOD!! We LOVED it! The only problem was that I just made half the recipe because it seemed like so much cabbage. And with the shrinkage it didn’t make as much as I wanted. It was actually enough, but I wanted more! Seriously, I think I’m going to repeat it tomorrow as I still have tones of cabbage to use up and I still have half the sauce. We loved the sauce you recommended and will be using it for other stir fries as well. My husband, in particular, who rarely responds to what I make, really raved over this. That makes it a winner in my book!
Joy Shull says
Thank you for the kind and thoughtful comment, Linda! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Marta says
I made it. I love this recipe. It is delicious.
beverley broten says
Joy
am having a duuuh moment what are the ingredients for the homemade sauce??
This recipe seems like way too much for the two of us.
thank you for your help
beverley
Joy Shull says
Here is the link! the recipe is at the bottom of the page in a printable recipe card 🙂 https://buildyourbite.com/3-ingredient-homemade-stir-fry-sauce-recipe/
Julie Camm says
Absolutely delicious, it makes quite a lot.
DeAnna Lyninger says
Do you use the entire amount of stir fry sauce? I’ve looked through the recipe and can’t find this amount. Looking forward to making this for my family tonight.
Joy Shull says
Yes! One batch of this recipe: https://buildyourbite.com/3-ingredient-homemade-stir-fry-sauce-recipe/
Jennifer says
Hi Joy,
What kind of organic ramen did you use? Where did you purchase them?
Thanks! Looking forward to making this…..
Joy Shull says
I used Ocean’s halo brand, I have found them at both Walmart and Kroger!
Vallerie White says
This was super tasty and wonderful.
Julie says
I made it last night. The grocery store was totally out of ramen noodles, so I used a pack of rice noodles. Turned out Great! ! The sweet chili sauce really did make it extra! I added x-tra stuff, like chicken, fresh mushrooms, bean sprouts, peas. This is the kind of recipe that you can add or delete whatever you like/don’t like.
Ericka says
Could you substitute purple cabbage for the green cabbage?
Joy Shull says
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not!
Desiree Ventra says
I love this recipe! It is soo good and I have made it 3 times in the past month! I added lean chop meat one time and lean turkey chop meat to it and also a yellow & red pepper and brocollini and again was not disappointed with the ending result! Thanks for the recipe!
Joy Shull says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Desiree, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Linda Louden says
This was a tasty and easy dish. Great that everything is more or leases pantry staples. I think I would have added sesame oil separately and it was lacking some spicy heat. Next time I will add a jalapeño to the veggie mixture.
Barbara says
Great all in one meal! Loved the flavors! I marinated thin sliced chicken breast in brown sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Cooked it separately as noodles and veggies were cooking. Nice protein addition to your dish. Added it prior to adding your sauce. Thanks! My husband enjoyed it also. Claims he will eat it for breakfast
mollie duvall says
So yummy! I will definitely put this into the rotation! I have a cooking tip: to easily peel ginger, without losing a lot of the flesh, use a spoon. Flip it “upside down” and scrape the bowl of the spoon over the peel. The peel comes right off and you have VERY little waste!
Joy Shull says
Great tip, so glad you enjoyed the recipe Mollie!
LuAnn says
Hi, I was thrown off as what to do with this recipe as there is no such thing as a 9 0z package of ramen noodles at the store. They are 3 or 3.5 oz and are the ones that are like 17 each on sale or 4 for a dollar. I just didn’t want to buy about 25 packages of maurachan ramen noodles.
Would you please be more specific. Instead I bought a package of 16 oz of thin spaghetti. I’m on my way home now to make this.
Joy Shull says
This is listed in the notes below the recipe. You need 3 blocks total of ramen since they are 3 oz each, so buy the 4 for a dollar pack and only use 3.
Debra Vick says
This looks and sounds good. I think I might make it with lo mein noodles rather than ramen.
Leslet says
Hi. I can’t find the stir fry sauce recipe. Desperate to try this. Please help!
Joy Shull says
https://buildyourbite.com/3-ingredient-homemade-stir-fry-sauce-recipe/
Pam M. says
This was delicious! My family really enjoyed it, thank you!
Joy Shull says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Pam!
Darlene says
I can’t use Sesame seed oil. My old man has an allergy. He is allergic to peanuts and the oil. What can I use for a a subscription.
Chessie says
This is a recipe after my own heart! Easy, delicious, and frugal, aside from the sesame oil. This is a winner, and I will definitely make it again. Thank you!
Joy Shull says
So glad you loved the recipe Chessie!
Erika says
Can this be made low carb and high protein? WhT would you suggest?
Joy Shull says
You could add your favorite protein and use low carb noodles.
Daisy says
Don’t be low carb 😉
Seriously, why do you look at a noodle recipe if you are low carb?
Now a good answer, just leave out the noodles and triple the cabbage.
Doris says
How do I find the sauce u made for the stir fry
Joy Shull says
It’s linked in the post! Here it is, just scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe: https://buildyourbite.com/3-ingredient-homemade-stir-fry-sauce-recipe/
Deb says
Hi Joy. Do I use the seasoning packet that comes with the ramen noodles?
Joy Shull says
Nope, just discard it!
LoriD says
Hi Joy,
Wow was I so ready to throw this together tonight. I had everything in my pantry and fridge that I needed. Or so I thought. First faux pas was finding out I DIDN’T have any sweet chili sauce….when I was halfway done cooking the veggies. AAAAAAWWWWW! But the worst thing was my ramen. I am not a ramen chef and they came out gooey. What did I do wrong?? The flavors were fantastic. The fresh ginger just popped. I will make it again if I can get the noodles right. Thank you!!
Joy Shull says
Hi Lori,
What kind of ramen did you buy? Did you follow the cooking instructions for the length? I’m sorry they turned out gooey! It may have been a problem of cooking too long. They cook super fast. I’m so glad you enjoyed the flavors of the recipe!!