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Asian Ramen Coleslaw in a serving bowl from the top

Asian Ramen Coleslaw

This Asian Ramen Coleslaw is always a hit! It’s crunchy, light and flavorful that it’s a great side dish to serve with any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head green cabbage shredded
  • 6 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 package instant ramen chicken flavored
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup slivered almond
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup water

Dressing

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Crush ramen noodles into small pieces in the unopened package by hand. Open the package and set the flavoring mix aside.
  • Heat butter over medium heat. Add crushed ramen and keep tossing to coat with butter. When it starts to brown, slowly add 1/3 cup of water to soften the noodles.
    Cooking ramen pieces in butter
  • When the water is mostly evaporated, add almonds and sesame seeds. Stir often to prevent burning. When almonds and sesame seeds begin to brown, add the ramen flavoring mix and mix. Remove from heat and immediately transfer to a bowl to let it cool.
    Dry ramen mix with slivered almond and roasted sesame
  • Whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Set it aside.
  • Mix shredded cabbage, green onion, and red pepper. Add the cooled ramen and dressing. Mix and serve.
Keyword cabbage, coleslaw, ramen, slaw