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Spicy Cabbage Ramen Noodles

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounce Hokan Curly Noodles or Chinese Egg Noodles or udon noodles
  • 4 large garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper paste or Gochujang paste or any chili paste
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce additional to add at the end
  • 4 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder this helps enhance the garlicky flavor
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1/3 cup Finely sliced green onion plus more to garnish
  • 1 pound deveined raw shrimp this is optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2&1/2 tsp coconut sugar or regular sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 bird's eye chili pepper optional
  • 3 tablespoons pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds garnish
  • fried shallot optional (garnish)
  • baby bok choy , optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked , drain the noodles and place in a bowl. Dress the noodles with some sesame oil -this will prevent the noodles from sticking to each other and also add additional flavor. Make sure you reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the pasta water to add to the sauce.
  • On medium heat, add some vegetable oil to a wok or non-stick pan. Add the shredded cabbage, some coconut sugar and stir frequently. Cook the cabbage until they get a golden caramel color.
  • Then add the garlic and stir.
  • Add the shrimp ( optional), Hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sichuan pepper paste or Gochujang paste and stir for a minute. Then add the ramen noodles, garlic powder, pasta water, oyster sauce and stir well. Taste the noodles and additional soy sauce or chili pepper to your preference.
  • Add the Finley chopped green onions and mix everything together.
  • Enjoy this spicy cabbage ramen noodles warm.