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    Home » Recipes » Pasta Recipes

    Published: Mar 10, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

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    You're going to enjoy this simple sesame garlic ramen noodles recipe. Made with some simple ingredients, we get a delicious savory noodle dish with a delicious kick of heat too!

    a bowl of sesame garlic ramen with garnishes and chopsticks

    You can never go wrong with garlic and in this house, we measure garlic with our hearts and add it to everything! This spicy garlic ramen is one of the latest recipes to grace my kitchen and I am so happy to share it with all of you too.

    Packed with flavor this recipe discards the seasoning packets and instead makes its own flavor profile using siracha and soy sauce as the stars. For a savory dish that's as frugal as it is tasty, you're really going to enjoy this ramen!

    Looking for more ramen inspiration? Check out my Ramen with Egg and Cheese or this Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen. Both are quick, easy and so delicious!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's cheap to make. Instant ramen is KNOWN for being cheap, at $0.10-$0.20 per packet, you're looking at a meal perfect for tight budgets and broke college students everywhere.
    2. It's quick to make. These 10-minute sesame garlic ramen noodles don't take much time to make and are perfect for when you're in a hurry.
    3. It's a one pot recipe. Make the noodles and the broth in one pot to reduce the cleanup later or make them separately so the dish is ready a little faster.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 🥣 Recipe Add-Ins
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    labeled ingredients needed to make sesame garlic ramen noodles

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ramen- You will need 3 instant ramen packets. Any flavor will work fine as we discard the seasoning packet and only use the noodles.

    Sesame oil- This is what we will use to saute the minced garlic and ginger, and it adds a nice subtle flavor, but feel free to use olive oil if you don't have it on hand.

    Garlic- Use minced garlic for added flavor. You can use fresh or jarred minced garlic, depending on what you have on hand.

    Soy sauce- This is the base of the sauce and gives us a great depth of flavor. I recommend using low sodium soy sauce but go ahead and use what you have.

    Brown sugar- Adding in a little brown sugar will give us a better depth of flavor and help to cut down on the acidic taste in the sauce, so it's more homogenous.

    Sriracha- For a little kick of heat and spice, use Sriracha or chili sauce.

    Ginger- You'll want to use some minced ginger or ginger paste in this recipe.

    Rice vinegar- This is optional, but I like to add in a little rice vinegar for a stronger kick of flavor.

    Green onion- This is an optional garnish that pairs well with the recipe.

    Sesame seeds- Another great garnish idea for the recipe. This can be omitted if desired.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large skillet
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Colander
    • Measuring Cups
    • Wooden Spoon

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    3 instant noodles in a large pot of water

    Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add in 3 packets of ramen noodles and enough water to cook them in. Discard the seasoning packets.

    cooked ramen noodles in a large pot of water

    Cook for about 5 minutes or until the noodles are soft and can be broken apart. Drain into a colander and set aside. Return pan to stove.

    oil in large pan

    Add your sesame oil to the pan and cook until sizzling.

    minced garlic and minced ginger added to large pan of oil

    Add in the minced garlic and minced ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

    ingredients needed to make sesame garlic sauce mixture in a large pan

    Remove the pan from the heat and add in the remaining sauce ingredients.

    sesame garlic sauce mixture in a large pan

    Stir together until well combined.

    drained ramen noodles added to pan with sesame garlic sauce

    Add your drained noodles back into the pan with the sauce.

    sesame garlic ramen coated noodles in a large pan

    Toss together well to coat.

    Divide into serving dishes and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. If desired, you can top it with more sriracha for added spice.

    aerial view of sesame garlic ramen noodles topped with siracha green onions and sesame seeds with chopsticks resting on the bowl

    🧾 Substitutions

    Ramen. If you don't have instant ramen on hand, you can replace it with thin spaghetti noodles instead. The ramen works great because they're fast-cooking thin noodles, but since we're discarding the seasoning packet anyways, feel free to simply swap the pasta types.

    Sriracha. Feel free to swap it for chili sauce instead; you can find chili sauce in the Asian section of your grocery store. Note that sriracha is spicier, so use your sauce of choice in moderation until your level of heat is achieved.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Serving size

    One packet of instant ramen is 2 serving sizes (according to the package).

    Due to the serving size of ramen, this recipe will make 2 large portions or four smaller portions. If making this recipe for more than two adults, you may wish to double the recipe.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    You can keep leftover garlic sesame ramen stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 or 3 days. Reheat again before serving.

    🍳 Reheating

    Reheating these garlic sesame ramen noodles is easy and can simply be done in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes in a microwave safe bowl.

    You can also reheat in a pot on the stove. If your noodles feel dry or are sticking together, feel free to add in a splash of water to help fix the situation.

    Fun note: You can also serve these noodles cold, and they'll still taste pretty good!

    🥣 Recipe Add-Ins

    This sesame garlic ramen noodles recipe tastes incredible as is, but don't be afraid to mix things up by adding in some favorites like sauteed mushrooms, cooked shredded chicken, or diced pork.

    Tofu or cooked shrimp could also pair wonderfully with these noodles, making them into a much more filling meal.

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    If you plan on making this recipe in advance, please keep the cooked noodles and the sauce separate from one another until ready to serve. As the noodles rest, they will absorb the sauce and cause some flavor loss and textural changes.

    💭 FAQs

    Which ramen is the best?

    I always keep my house stocked with the cheaper instant ramen varieties, but Nissin and Maruchan are some of the more popular ramen noodle companies.

    How to cook ramen noodles in the microwave

    When we don't feel like dirtying up a pot on the stove, we often find ourselves cooking ramen in the microwave. Place a brick of ramen in a microwave-safe cereal bowl, add enough water to cover the noodles (break them if needed) and heat for 5 minutes before draining and adding the seasonings.

    Are ramen noodles gluten free?

    Most ramen noodles varieties that I know of contain gluten, but there are several gluten free varieties out there! You can use any number of those or swap out the requested ramen for rice noodles.

    chopsticks digging into a bowl of sesame garlic ramen

    More great pasta recipes to check out soon

    • Cream Cheese Bacon Pasta Bake
    • Grilled Spaghetti Squash with Bolognese Sauce
    • Pineapple Teriyaki Yakisoba Noodles
    • Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
    • 3 Ingredient Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
    • Instant Pot Kraft Mac and Cheese

    📖 Recipe

    a close up of a bowl filled with sesame garlic ramen noodles topped with sesame seeds siracha and green onions
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    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

    You're going to enjoy this simple sesame garlic ramen noodles recipe. Made with some simple ingredients, we get a delicious savory noodle dish with a delicious kick of heat too!
    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 221kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.16 / Serving $0.19
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    Equipment

    • Large skillet
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Colander
    • Measuring Cups
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    • 3 packets Ramen Noodles, Seasoning Discarded ($0.33)
    • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil ($0.10)
    • 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced (2 teaspoons) ($0.15)
    • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce ($0.40)
    • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar ($0.01)
    • 2 teaspoons Sriracha or chili sauce ($0.02)
    • 1 teaspoon Grated/minced ginger or ginger paste ($0.15)
    • 1 Tablespoon Rice vinegar ($0.04)

    Optional Garnishes

    • 4-6 Green onions, thinly sliced ($0.01)
    • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds ($0.10)

    Instructions

    • Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add in 3 packets of ramen noodles and enough water to cook them in. Discard the seasoning packets.
    • Cook for about 5 minutes or until the noodles are soft and can be broken apart. Drain into a colander and set aside. Return pan to stove.
    • Add your sesame oil to the pan and cook until sizzling.
    • Add in the minced garlic and minced ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and add in the remaining sauce ingredients.
    • Stir together until well combined.
    • Add your drained noodles back into the pan with the sauce.
    • Toss together well to coat.
    • Divide into serving dishes and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. If desired, you can top it with more sriracha for added spice.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 6mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
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