Name: Stir-Fried Noodles With Chicken
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 5-oz. packages fresh wavy ramen noodles (preferably Sun Noodle brand) or three 3-oz. packages dried wavy ramen noodles; Kosher salt; 2 tsp. plus 3 Tbsp. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil, divided; 6 scallions; ¼ medium head of green cabbage (about 11 oz.), very coarsely chopped into 1" pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced ¼" thick; 2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced on a diagonal ¼" thick; 2 celery stalks, sliced on a diagonal ¼" thick; 1 serrano or Fresno chile, finely chopped; 1 2" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sliced into ½"-thick strips; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; 2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry; 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil; Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Photograph by Heami Lee, food styling by Maggie Ruggiero, prop styling by Sophia Pappas

Loosely inspired by Japanese yakisoba, these hearty and utilitarian stir-fried noodles are the ideal vehicle for less-than-perky scallions, that random carrot, and the last few stalks of celery you forgot about in the back crisper drawer.

Recipe information

Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

2 5-oz. packages fresh wavy ramen noodles (preferably Sun Noodle brand) or three 3-oz. packages dried wavy ramen noodles

Kosher salt

2 tsp. plus 3 Tbsp. grapeseed oil or vegetable oil, divided

6 scallions

¼ medium head of green cabbage (about 11 oz.), very coarsely chopped into 1" pieces

1 medium onion, sliced ¼" thick

2 medium carrots, peeled, sliced on a diagonal ¼" thick

2 celery stalks, sliced on a diagonal ¼" thick

1 serrano or Fresno chile, finely chopped

1 2" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sliced into ½"-thick strips

3 Tbsp. soy sauce

2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine) or medium-dry sherry

1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparation

Step 1
Cook noodles in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, using a pair of tongs or chopsticks to encourage noodles to loosen up and separate. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any excess starch. Transfer noodles to a large bowl and toss with 2 tsp. grapeseed oil to prevent them from sticking together. Set noodles aside.
Step 2
Separate dark green tops from white and pale green parts of scallions; thinly slice tops and set aside. Thinly slice white and pale green parts of scallions and set aside separately. Heat 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil in a large skillet (at least 12" if you’ve got one) over medium-high. Cook cabbage, tossing occasionally, until charred in spots but still quite crisp, about 4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 3
Wipe out skillet, pour in 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil, and return to medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrots, and celery, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes; season lightly with salt. Transfer vegetables to bowl with cabbage. Wipe out skillet again and let cool slightly.
Step 4
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil in skillet (still over medium-high), then cook chile, ginger, garlic, and reserved white and pale green parts of scallions, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken; stir to coat, then spread out in an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, 1 minute. Season with salt, then stir and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add cabbage mixture, soy sauce, vinegar, wine, sesame oil, and reserved noodles to skillet and cook, tossing often, until noodles and vegetables are heated through and noodles are coated in sauce, about 30 seconds. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Step 6
Divide stir-fry among shallow bowls or plates and top with sesame seeds and reserved scallion greens.

TagsStir-Fry Japanese East Asian Asian Ramen Noodle Noodle Pasta & Noodles Chicken Thigh Chicken Poultry Green Cabbage Cabbage Leafy Greens Vegetable Quick Weeknight Meals Main Dairy Free Saute Dinner Bon Appétit

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