Description
This Spicy Ramen Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish ready in just 20 minutes. Made with simple ingredients including fresh ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, and a blend of soy and sesame oils, these noodles deliver a spicy kick that’s easily customizable with your choice of protein or vegetables. Perfect for a speedy meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces ramen noodles
Sauce & Aromatics
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion (white/light green part only)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped green onion, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Prepare the sauce: Add the soy sauce (or tamari), chili garlic sauce, sriracha, honey (or maple syrup/brown sugar), rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes into the saucepan with the aromatics. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the cooked ramen noodles to the saucepan and toss well to coat the noodles thoroughly with the spicy sauce. Let everything simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Adjust and serve: Taste the noodles and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more sriracha or red pepper flakes for extra heat. Serve hot, garnished with fresh green onion, cilantro, and additional red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- You can add your choice of protein such as tofu, ground beef, or chicken to make it a more substantial meal.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the ramen noodles are gluten-free.
- Adjust the level of spice by altering the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes.
- Adding fresh vegetables like bok choy, spinach, or bell peppers can increase nutrition and texture.
