Ramen Lo Mein

Submitted by Broke Guy

"Quick and easy stir-fry using ramen noodles."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

• STIR FRY

• 9 ounces ramen noodles, about 3 packs (discard the flavor packet)
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or other high-heat oil)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed sliced
• 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets sliced julienne
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, sliced julienne
• 1 egg, lightly scrambled (optional)
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced

directions

1. Whisk the sauce ingredients (first seven ingredients) together in a bowl and set aside.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to boil over high heat. Open the ramen packets and break each set of noodles into two pieces. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
3. While the noodles cook, heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic, ginger, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers. Saute for about a minute.
4. Move the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the scrambled egg to the center. Stir until it is mostly set up. Mix in with the vegetables.
5. Add the noodles. Drizzle the sauce over the stir fry, plus a big pinch of cilantro, and mix well.
6. Garnish with scallions before serving.