Pad MAMA | Thai instant Noodles Recipe | Instant Ramen Noodles Stir-Fry

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories and can add umami flavor.

instant noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: ramen noodles

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat.

bean sprouts

🥗Healthier: shredded zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Shredded zucchini can add bulk and moisture.

Boil a pot of water and cook the instant noodles for exactly 1 minute until they separate from the block.

Drain the water immediately.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic.

Add sliced carrot and any other vegetables you like; stir-fry until tender.

Add 1 or 2 eggs and scramble until mostly set.

Return the noodles to the pan and season with sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and seasoning powder from the noodle package.

Stir everything together and remove the pan from heat.

Serve immediately, optionally garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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