Wandering Chopsticks: Vietnamese Food, Recipes, and More: Chinese Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry with Cabbage, Carrots, Spam, and Eggs

Chinese Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry with Cabbage, Carrots, Spam, and Eggs 1

I think we've all have moments when it's late at night and we're too tired to get take-out or to go grocery shopping, but we're huuungry! It's at times like this that my pantry and fridge staples come in handy.

I almost always have ramen noodles on hand. Mostly, made into soup, but sometimes a quick noodle stir-fry hits the spot. The Spam is less a staple, usually purchased if it's on sale. I've taken to buying half sizes of Spam, because sometimes a whole can is too much. Cabbage, carrots, onions are frequent grocery store purchases because I use them in so many dishes.

Ramen noodle stir-fries remind me of when lil' sis was on the high school dance team. For one of the competitions, each team member brought her a package of ramen noodles. We cooked a couple dozen packages together and my mom made a gigantic ramen noodle stir-fry for lil' sis to bring to her teammates.

But, you don't have to be a teenager to enjoy ramen noodle stir-fries. Sometimes, comfort food is such because it's so very basic.

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Chinese Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry with Cabbage, Carrots, Spam, and Eggs

For 2 servings as a meal, or 4 servings as a side dish, you'll need:
2 packages ramen noodles, cooked per directions and drained
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 to 1 can Spam, cut into strips
1/4 wedge cabbage, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 tblsp Chinese Oyster or Black Bean Sauce
2 eggs, beaten

Set a pot of water to boil and cook the ramen noodles with all the seasonings. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Slice 1 small onion, cut a half can or full can of Spam into strips, thinly slice 1/4 wedge of cabbage, and julienne 1 carrot. Beat 2 eggs into a bowl and cook them scrambled. Set aside.

Mise en place, you're ready to cook.