Spicy Sesame Ramen Noodles

Ready in just 15 minutes, these Spicy Sesame Ramen Noodles are speedy and delicious! This jazzed up ramen is made with ramen-style soba noodles for a healthier twist on packaged ramen.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Sesame Ramen

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 7

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 320kcal

Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

3-4 oz ramen noodles
1 TBSP sesame oil (plus extra for drizzling)
2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
½ tsp freshly grated ginger or 1 tsp ginger paste
1 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP low-sodium soy sauce
1 TBSP rice vinegar
2-3 tsp chili garlic sauce (Sriracha works as well!)
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
1 TBSP toasted sesame seeds
optional crushed red pepper flakes to taste (spicy)

Instructions

Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. (approx. 2-3 minutes)
While you wait for the water to boil, measure out all your ingredients. This recipe comes together fast!
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 TBSP of sesame oil and, once hot, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for about a minute, until tender and fragrant.
Next stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce (start with 1 tsp and add extra to taste) and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Drain noodles and add to the skillet. Mix well with a fork or tongs and add an extra drizzle of sesame oil and/or chili garlic sauce to taste. I added 3-4 tsp of chili sauce total since I like it spiiiicy!
Top with green onion and sesame seeds. For even more heat, add some optional crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy hot.

Notes

My favorite ramen to use is a little less traditional, as it's not fried and does not come with a seasoning packet. (Though if preferred you can use one 3 oz packet of ramen minus the packet)

They're labeled as KA-ME Curly Noodles (Chuka Soba) and are a great healthier option for ramen bowls! They're also pretty easy to find! I've found them at Publix, Target, and on Amazon.

Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

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