Gluten Free Ramen Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 uncooked, unflavored rice ramen cakes (9-10 oz total)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) or coconut aminos
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• Juice from 1 lime
• 2 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 Tablespoon sesame oil
• 1-3 teaspoons sambal oelek or sriracha
• 1 pound shredded cabbage
• 4 ounces shredded carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled & tails removed
• Sesame seeds and more sambal/sriracha, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the salt to the water. Add the rice ramen cakes and cook according to package directions. Usually the rice-millet kind needs to be broken up with a fork halfway through cooking.

2. 2

   While you're waiting for the water to boil,...: While you're waiting for the water to boil, Add the honey, tamari, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, and sambal/sriracha to a large skillet over high heat. Bring to a boil, and let it cook for 5-10 minutes until the mixture has reduced by half. It shouldn't be syrupy, but you should be able to swip a spatula down the middle and see the bottom of the pan for a second or two before the sauce comes back together.

3. 3

   While you're waiting for the ramen and the...: While you're waiting for the ramen and the simmering sauce, grab a very large salad bowl and add the cabbage, carrots, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.

4. 4

   When the sauce is finished, add the shrimp...: When the sauce is finished, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp is just cooked through and completely pink. Remove the pan from the heat.

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   When the rice ramen is cooked through, drain...: When the rice ramen is cooked through, drain thoroughly, and then add the noodles to the pan with the shrimp. Toss it around to combine, then pour the whole mixture over the cabbage mixture in the large salad bowl.

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   Use a pair of tongs to mix everything...: Use a pair of tongs to mix everything together well, grabbing vegetables from the bottom to ensure everything is coated in the sauce.

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   Serve immediately with a sprinkle of sesame seeds...: Serve immediately with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of sambal or sriracha, if desired.