Bang Bang Ramen Noodles is an easy side dish recipe or add chicken or shrimp for a complete dinner with a sweet and spicy homemade sauce
- 4 packages ramen noodles (any flavor, discard flavor pack)
- 3/4 cup Japanese mayo or mayo
- 3/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 2 to 4 tablespoons sriracha (more or less depending on spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt, pepper
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Boil the ramen noodles according to the package directions (don't add flavor packet). Drain and rinse the noodles very well with cold water so they don't get mushy.
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Put the mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce. and sriracha in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
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Set a large skillet or wok over medium high heat for a few minutes. Add the vegetable or olive oil and the onion. Cook 1 to 2 minutes and then add the garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and cooked noodles.
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Stir fry the noodles for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add half of the bang bang sauce and cook 4 to 5 more minutes. Add the green onions and lemon juice, cook 2 to 3 more minutes.
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Toss with the remaining bang bang sauce right before serving.