Food Truck Fried Noodles (Ramen Stir Fry Noodles)
Food truck fried noodles feature chewy, springy Asian egg noodles, stir fried in a very light, Asian sauce with chicken thigh pieces, cabbage, carrot and onion.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 532kcal
Cost: $5.90
Ingredients
- 8-10 oz Asian egg noodles (like chow Mein)
- 1 lb. chicken thighs skin removed, cut into small pieces
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ pound cabbage chopped
- 3-4 carrots peeled, and julienned or shredded
- 1 medium sweet or yellow onion slivered, or cut into one inch long strips
For the Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar can substitute granulated or raw
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar can substitute white vinegar
- ½ tsp ground ginger or fresh, grated
- ⅛ cup water
- 2 cloves garlic peeled, minced
- ½ bunch green onions (scallions) thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions, or for 1-2 minutes in boiling water if you're using homemade ramen noodles.
- Drain noodles and run cold water over them until they're all cooled, then drizzle with a tablespoon or two of oil and toss to prevent sticking (just do this directly in the colander).
- Chop the cabbage, onion and carrot if not already done so, and mince the garlic. Thinly slice the green onions.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, scallions, ginger and water. Set aside.
- Heat a large, cast iron skillet or griddle to medium/high-high heat, then add oil. Sauté and continue to brown until done.
- Add chicken thigh meat, spread out, and let brown undisturbed until bottom side is browned.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until caramelized.
- Add the noodles, cabbage and carrot, to the skillet.
- Whisk the sauce again to ensure it's evenly combined, then pour one third to one half over the skillet and noodles and toss to combine as it fries for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the noodle and add additional sauce and fry for another minute or two until satisfied with the amount of sauce.
- Turn off the heat and serve.
Notes
- If you can't find Asian egg noodles (like chow Mein), try my recipe for homemade ramen noodles.
- Cast iron is the best way to get a good caramelization on these noodles, otherwise use your favorite heavy but shallow skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1415mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6282IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg