Ramen noodles is one of those grocery items that we pretty much always have on hand at my house. Maybe I shouldn’t admit that, I don’t know. But hot (overly salty) noodle soup is the perfect quick comfort food during these cold months, especially if you happen to have a runny nose.
I sometimes like using just the noodles in salad or stir fry dishes. Then when I place that over-sized plastic “box” of ramen in my shopping cart I can think, “Oh that’s for a salad I’m making and not for lazy week night dinners.”
The lies we tell ourselves. 🙂
What’s fun about this dish is that we are going to use an entire cabbage! It might look like a plate full of noodles, but it’s actually a pretty decent sized serving of vegetables too. Spicy, salty, super flavorful veggies alongside warm noodles—yum!Â
Warm Cabbage & Noodle Salad, serves two as a meal or four as a side.
1 cabbage
2 carrots
2 packages of ramen noodles (any flavor since we won’t be using the seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
2 cloves of garlic, minced
juice from 2 limes
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
In a large bowl, place the noodles (do not add the seasoning packets). Pour enough hot water (almost boiling) over the noodles so they are fully submerged. Allow those to soak for 2-3 minutes until well softened.
In a small bowl or cup, combine the minced ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine. Set aside.
Chop up the cabbage and carrots. I like to cut the carrots into thin matchsticks or use a vegetable peeler to cut into thin strips.Â
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium/high heat. Add in the cabbage and carrots and cook until just beginning to soften. Add in the noodles (drained from the water). Then pour the soy sauce mixture over everything. At this point the cabbage will begin to cook quickly, releasing some additional moisture. Cook just until everything is hot, then remove to a platter or plates.
Top with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Taste, and if needed, sprinkle on a little more salt. I like to serve this along with a fresh lime wedge too, as I’m a citrus freak. Enjoy! xo. Emma
Credits // Author and Photography: Emma Chapman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
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Ingredients
- 1 cabbage
- 2 carrots
- 2 packages of ramen noodles (any flavor since we won't be using the seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- juice from 2 limes
- 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ÂĽ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ÂĽ cup chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the noodles (do not add the seasoning packets). Pour enough hot water (almost boiling) over the noodles so they are fully submerged. Allow those to soak for 2-3 minutes until well softened.
- In a small bowl or cup, combine the minced ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine. Set aside.
- Chop up the cabbage and carrots. I like to cut the carrots into thin matchsticks or use a vegetable peeler to cut into thin strips.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium/high heat. Add in the cabbage and carrots and cook until just beginning to soften. Add in the noodles (drained from the water). Then pour the soy sauce mixture over everything. At this point the cabbage will begin to cook quickly, releasing some additional moisture. Cook just until everything is hot, then remove to a platter or plates.
- Top with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Taste, and if needed, sprinkle on a little more salt. I like to serve this along with a fresh lime wedge too.
Emma ! This was delicious! My husband and I had it for dinner tonight and loved it. It makes so much! YUM! I added a little bit of honey but other then that this recipe was perfect! I always love your recipes!
Just had this for dinner with my family. It was really, really good… and simple too! perfect combo. Thanks again!
Ever used a mandolin? I think this could be handy for a lot of your amazing recipes!
My 13 yr old son made this last night, mostly by himself and it came out beautifully! It was also the perfect meal to be able to quickly put down to answer the door for the Halloween Trick or Treaters! Simple and yummy recipe, thank you!
This looks so good. Will definitely be trying to make this next week!
rae of love from berlin
This is actually really, really similar to a ‘coleslaw salad’ that my mom and her friends have been making for years. Her’s is served cold and has peppers, green onions, shredded carrots, sunflower seeds and almonds.
mm, delish!
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I just made this and it turned out well! I replaced the peanuts with roasted pumpkin seeds and added more soy sauce. it’s a keeper! 🙂
I made this last night and brought leftovers to work for lunch. The noodles were fine. Although I didn’t reheat it, I just ate it cold. 🙂
I’m highly allergic to all of those package ramen, however your lead image looks so tasty.
This is actually inspiring me to make a version of my vegetable pad thai recipe that has a ton of shredded bok choy to replace half the noodles. I’m so hungry just thinking about it! Yum!
I’m really looking forward to trying this – thanks for another great recipe idea!
Mmmm, that looks amazing, and easy to make too.
I love that you guys used ramen! it holds such a soft spot in my heart. I will most definitely have to put this on the menu for this upcoming week!
love, arielle
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Oh my goodness, this looks delicious! <3
The “cold” version of this is great! Break up and toast the ramen noodles with slivered almonds in a pan to put over the crunchy cabbage salad. Always so so popular!
Theresa
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Yummy!!!!
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This sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to try it out!
This recipe looks great with the exception of ramen. You probably don’t realize how unhealthy ramen is for you. The noodles are so processed and the flavor packet is full of sodium There’s a video you can find online of ramen noodles during digestion if you see it you may never eat it again! Gross!
Mmh this looks really delicious!
Oo, looks great. I have been always looking for a good recipe with ramen noodles, because I have only some for soups. But this looks great. xaxa
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