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    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

    November 1, 2024

    Take a pack of instant ramen noodles, ditch the seasoning packet, and use the noodles to whip up sesame garlic ramen noodles that taste restaurant-worthy but come together in about ten minutes.

    a plate of sesame garlic ramen noodles topped with green onions and sesame seeds with chopsticks

    The Fastest, Most Budget-Friendly Dinner Ever

    We love a great kitchen hack—you know the kind. Smart little tricks that make getting dinner on the table just a bit easier, or a bit fast. Or both! Our latest obsession? Ramen noodle recipes without the seasoning packet! There’s nothing more budget-friendly than a pack of ramen noodles, but they’re not the healthiest thing in the world. Why? That super sodium-laded seasoning packet, primarily. So, just ditch the salty powder, and use the noodles to make something delicious, like these sesame garlic ramen noodles! The noodles themselves are pretty plain, which means they’re incredibly versatile. For a more traditional ramen soup, try our easy chicken ramen.

    ingredients for sesame garlic ramen noodles green onions, brown sugar, soy sauce.
    soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili sauce, toasted sesame oil mixed in a small bowl
    Toasted sesame oil, cloves garlic, minced and grated ginger in a pan
    Toasted sesame oil, cloves garlic, minced and grated ginger in sautéd in a pan

    What Sauce is Good With Ramen Noodles?

    We’re really into this simple sesame-garlic sauce—dinner just doesn’t get yummier or easier than this. In essence, it’s a very basic stir-fried noodle recipe—no veggies or meat, even! Just ramen noodles, stir-fried in a yummy sauce. Here’s what’s in our delicious garlic ramen stir-fry sauce:

    • Soy sauce
    • Oyster sauce
    • Rice vinegar
    • Brown sugar
    • Chili sauce, like sambal oelek or sriracha
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    Sauce for sesame garlic ramen noodles in a satué pan. soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sriracha
    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles in a pan with green onions and stir fry sauce.
    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles in a pan with green onions and stir fry sauce.
    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles in a pan with green onions and stir fry sauce.

    How To Make Sesame Garlic Noodles

    OK this sesame ramen noodle stir-fry really is about as easy as can be. If you can make instant ramen, you can make these saucy sesame garlic ramen noodles.

    1. Cook the ramen noodles.
    2. Whisk together the garlicky ramen sauce.
    3. Stir-fry a little ginger and garlic in sesame oil and then pour in the prepared sauce.
    4. Simmer the ramen sauce to thicken it a bit, and meld the flavors.
    5. Stir-fry the cooked ramen noodles in the simmering sauce until the noodles are coated and then when you just can’t take it anymore...
    6. Serve & eat up!
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    Sesame Garlic Noodles on a plate with garlic chili sauce

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    The Quickest Dinner Ever, Right?

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    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles Recipe

    Updated November 1, 2024

    • Serves:  4
    • Prep Time:  10 min
    • Cook Time:  15 min
    • Calories:  402
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    Ingredients

    • 3 (3 oz) packages instant ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
    • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
    • ¼ cup oyster sauce or hoisin sauce if vegetarian
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
    • ½-1 tsp chili sauce, like sambal or sriracha
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced about 2 tsp
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
    • 4-6 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

    Method

    1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook ramen according to package, about 3-4 minutes; drain well.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili sauce and water.
    3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
    4. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    5. Pour in the bowl of sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in cooked ramen noodles until heated through and evenly coated in sauce, about 3 minutes.
    6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 402
    • Protein 10 g
    • Carbohydrates 49 g
    • Total Fat 18 g
    • Dietary Fiber 2 g
    • Cholesterol 0 mg
    • Sodium 1145 mg
    • Total Sugars 5 g

    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

    Questions & Reviews

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    • James

      Got to say I absolutely love this recipe. I can't get enough of it. I've even started adding a little extra stuff like eggs and actual fish in the mix. However I was starting to realize that my stomach and the top ramen package just don't jive. Can I actually use like an authentic ramen noodle for this recipe instead of just the packet stuff? If so any particular brand you recommend?

      You definitely can!

    • Aubrey

      How can you make the recipe for 2 packets?

      We'd still just make the same amount of sauce. Probably easier to have it a bit more saucy than cut the recipe by 1/3.

    • Valerie

      Can this recipe forego the chili sauce and be as good?

      It's a lot more flavorful with it. We honestly haven't tried it without to say for certain.

    • Minh

      I would like this recipe for 12 servings. What are the recommended adjusted ingredients?

      This recipe serves 4 so I would triple all the ingredients. You will need a much larger skillet or I would recommend making it all in a few different large skillets.

    • Farah

      Can frozen veggies be incorporated into this?

      Sure!

    • Cat

      This is actually pretty good. I have had a hard time finding good noodle recipes but this Made for a decent quick dinner. I added garlic and leftover broccoli I had. Its a decent recipe. Thanks!

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

    • Debbie

      Simple, easy, and delicious. A quick dinner for those lazy evenings! I would probably bulk it up with some veg and eggs for a more filling meal.

      Thanks Debbie, so glad you loved it!

    • Becky

      I modified the portions for my lunch today, so I used only one package of Ramen Noodles, and instead of 1/4 cup measurements I used about a tablespoon and a half, and any smaller measurements I added just a bit. It turned out great! I also simmered some Cremini Mushrooms and Bok Choy before adding the garlic and ginger. Oh, and I had some crushed peanuts and garnished with that, too. I love all your Recipes!

      Thanks so much Becky! We are so glad you enjoy our recipes and loved this one!

    • JoBe

      This came out great! I needed a quick side dish to go with some garlic pork and this was perfect. The sauce is so tasty I may end up using it for other things ;-)

      My noodles did come out kind of gummy once they soaked up the sauce (it's hard to cook ramen noodles al dente, lol) but I just kept them in the pan on low heat a while longer (tossing occasionally) to let them dry out a bit, and the texture ended up just fine!

      Thanks! Definitely a keeper!

      Thanks JoBe, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Hannah

      This won a spot in our regular rotation! Our whole family loved it. Seems really easy to change up too by adding various veggies or proteins. Thank you!

      YAY! Thanks Hannah, so happy you all loved it!