General Tso No Ramen (general Tso's Ramen)
General Tso no Ramen (General Tso's Ramen) is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of Japanese ramen with the iconic General Tso's chicken from Chinese cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 packs of ramen noodles
- 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Divide the cooked ramen noodles among serving bowls. Top with the General Tso's chicken and garnish with sesame seeds.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Skillet Bowl
Tools
Cooking spoon Tongs Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the General Tso no Ramen with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh cucumber salad.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add a drizzle of sriracha sauce before serving.
Cost
$20