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Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

This Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles recipe features a quick, homemade sesame garlic sauce for a flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3 ounce packages instant ramen noodles seasoning packet discarded
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3.5 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 3.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons shallot ginger chili oil see notes for recipe
  • 3 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons ramen water reserved

Instructions
 

  • Cook ramen in boiling water according to package instructions. 1 minute before ramen is al dente, reserve 2 tablespoons ramen water. Drain and set ramen aside.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and sesame oil. Once butter melts, add minced garlic. Be sure not to allow garlic to brown and adjust heat, if needed. Cook for two minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add reserved ramen water, soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Place skillet back on burner and add ramen. Cook on medium heat for one minute and add shallot garlic chili oil. Stir in scallions and sesame seeds.
  • Top with more scallions, sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

For darker noodles, use a mixture of light and dark soy sauce. Preferred brand is Pearl River Bridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian Cuisine, Noodles, quick dinner, quick lunch, ramen, Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles
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