Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles (, discard seasoning (Note 1))
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
  • 1/2 onion (, sliced)
  • 200g / 7oz chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces ((Note 2))
  • 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
  • 1 carrot (, cut into matchsticks)
  • 1 small red capsicum / bell pepper (, sliced )
  • 2 cups cabbage (, finely sliced (any type))
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 3))
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce ((or Hoisin, Note 4))
  • 2 tsp Hoisin sauce ((or more Oyster sauce))
  • 1 tbsp Mirin ((Note 5))
  • Finely sliced green onion / shallots

Instruction

  • Mix Sauce.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
  • Add chicken and cook just until the outside mostly changes from pink to white.
  • Add Sauce and cook for 1 minute until chicken is quite caramelised.
  • Add carrot and capsicum, cook for 1 minute (chicken should now be nicely caramelised, see video).
  • Push chicken and veg to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
  • When the water starts simmering on the edges, leave noodles for 45 seconds then turn.
  • Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the chicken and veg.
  • Add cabbage, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 6)
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.