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Crunchy Asian Sesame Slaw Recipe with Ramen Noodle Bits Easy and Best

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A quick and flavorful Asian slaw featuring crunchy toasted ramen noodle bits, fresh veggies, and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a lively side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
  • 3–4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 package instant ramen noodles, dry and uncooked, broken into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Vegetables (10 minutes): Shred 4 cups green cabbage and 1 cup red cabbage thinly. Julienne or shred 1 cup carrots, slice 3-4 green onions thinly, and roughly chop ½ cup fresh cilantro if using. Toss all veggies into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Toast the Ramen Noodle Bits and Sesame Seeds (5 minutes): Break one dry pack of instant ramen noodles into bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable or sesame oil in a dry skillet over medium heat. Add broken noodles and toast, stirring often, until golden and crisp (about 3 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and toast for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Dressing (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Toss Everything Together (3 minutes): Pour dressing over shredded veggies. Add toasted ramen noodle bits and sesame seeds. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly. Add ramen bits last to keep them crunchy.
  5. Rest and Serve: Let slaw sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Toast ramen noodles dry over medium heat and stir frequently to avoid burning. Add ramen bits just before serving to maintain crunch. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free noodles. Let slaw rest covered in fridge for 30 minutes for softer texture. Leftovers keep up to 2 days; re-toast noodles to re-crisp.

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Keywords: Asian slaw, sesame slaw, ramen noodle salad, crunchy salad, quick side dish, easy slaw recipe, healthy salad, sesame dressing

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