skip the take-out and make this ramen stir fry. 100% vegan and even accidentally oil-free. i promise you are going to want to keep this meal in your rotation!
This ramen stir fry is filled with soy curls, spinach, green onion, a sweet/savory sauce, and of course ramen! It really hits that craving for take-out in the perfect spot and it will be ready quicker than calling your local spot and getting delivery.
The Ingredients
You only need 8 ingredients for this recipe (plus one optional one!).
- Ramen: I like to use Immi Eats protein ramen. But there are so many ramen companies out there Lotus Foods (great for gluten free), Right Foods, or you can usually just any Ramen noodles as it is typically the seasoning packet that has non-vegan ingredients. Of course, always check the ingredient list.
- Soy Curls: We have used soy curls plenty in my recipes and cookbook, so you should know I am a big fan. You can get them directly from the Butler’s Food website or on Amazon. Some health food stores carry them but it is easier to order them online. They are just dehydrated pieces of soy and they can be stored in the fridge or in your pantry.
- Spinach: to get in our micronutrients and it is such a quick cooking veggie.
- Green Onion: adds some flavor!
- Maple Syrup: adds sweetness to our sauce. You can also use coconut nectar or agave.
- Soy Sauce: adds umami and color to our sauce.
- Cornstarch: helps to thicken our sauce.
- Garlic Powder: adds the flavor.
- Sesame Seeds: an optional garnish!
20 Minute Meals
I know as we approach the end of the year I need quick meals. I am pretty tired of cooking and the last thing I want is a bunch of dirty dishes. This meal is ready with a pot and pan! The soy curls are so great because they don’t need too much prep, you just rehydrate them in water. You only have to cut up one thing, the scallions. The sauce is only a few ingredients, and this meal should be ready start to finish in about 20 minutes!
Cornstarch Slurry
This recipe uses a cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce. It is simply made from mixing together one part cornstarch and one part water. Just mix it up and then it cooks it will make the sauce nice and thick. Which also means if you use gluten free noodles and gluten free tamari this recipe is easily made gluten free!
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Ramen Stir Fry Vegan FAQ
- How long does this last? Up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Can this be frozen? I wouldn’t freeze this.
- What else can I add to this? Any vegetables you like, more seasonings, spices. This was just meant to be an easy recipe.
- Is this recipe nut free? Yes.
- Is this recipe gluten free? Yes, as long as you use gluten free ramen and gluten free tamari.
- Is this recipe soy free? No. You would need to swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos and the soy curls for chickpeas or seitan.
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Vegan Ramen Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 pack of ramen of choice (about 2.43 ounces/68g)
- ¾ cup (30g) soy curls
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch + 1 tablespoons (15ml) water
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 large handfuls of spinach (about 85g)
- 1 to 2 green onions chopped
- Sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- Boil noodles according to package directions. You don’t need any seasoning packet just the noodles and water.
- Meanwhile, rehydrate your soy curls. Place them in a small bowl and cover with water. Set aside until later.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water until it is combined and a liquid. Then, add in the maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Mix together.
- Into a pan add the sauce we just made, the spinach, and the rehydrated soy curls. Drain the water from the soy curls and then add in the rehydrated soy curls. Mix together. Once the noodles are soft add those in as well. You can also pour in about 3 tablespoons of the ramen noodle water.
- Let it cook for about 5 to 7 minutes over medium low heat until the sauce has thickened and coated everything. If you want to add more soy sauce or maple syrup you can. If this sauce gets too thick you can also add in more noodle water. Give it a taste before deciding it is done.
- Remove from the heat. Add in the green onion (you can save some for garnish). Mix together. Add to a bowl or plate, top with sesame seeds and any remaining green onion if desired. Enjoy.
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Notes
- I ate this in 2 servings but this could also be 1 larger serving, it just depends on your appetite size.
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