Description
A quick and flavorful 15-minute sesame ramen recipe featuring tender noodles coated in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, enriched with toasted sesame oil and topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a delightful crunchy finish.
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 1 package ramen noodles (flavor packet discarded)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Garnish
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, usually 2 to 3 minutes. This step prepares the noodles just right while you get other ingredients ready.
- Prepare Sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the coconut oil and melt it. Stir in the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic paste to the skillet. Stir well to combine all flavors and simmer momentarily. Then turn off the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil for richness.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Transfer the cooked noodles into the skillet with the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat every strand with the flavorful mixture.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the noodles and generously sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a fresh and crunchy topping. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packet from the ramen noodles as it contains excess sodium and does not complement this recipe’s flavors.
- Adjust chili garlic paste quantity to control the spiciness according to your taste.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content moderate.
- For a vegan version, ensure the ramen noodles do not contain eggs.
- To save time, prepare the sauce while noodles are cooking.
- Optional: Add cooked vegetables or protein like tofu or chicken to make a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half of recipe)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: sesame ramen, quick ramen recipe, easy sesame noodles, 15 minute ramen, vegetarian ramen
