Go to Homepage
Get Our Cookbook

    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

    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.

    Categories

    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.

    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!
    Sesame Garlic Noodles 12
    Sesame Garlic Noodles on a plate with garlic chili sauce

    More Quick and Easy Noodle Recipes

    Tools You’ll Need

    Sesame garlic ramen noodles on a plate with chopsticks
    Sesame garlic ramen noodles on a plate with chopsticks

    The Quickest Dinner Ever, Right?

    We all need recipes like this—fast, reliable, tasty. If you try this garlic ramen noodle recipe, let us know OK? Share a photo and tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper so that we can see your stuff! Happy eating!

    💌 Let's Stay Together

    There are so many great ways to receive all of our latest recipes, meal tips, and inspiration.

    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

    September 15, 2020

    • Serves: 4
    • Prep Time:  10 min
    • Cook Time:  15 min
    • Calories: 402
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Related Recipes

    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 tbsp rice vinegar
    • 1 tbsp brown sugar, optional
    • ½ -1 tsp chili sauce like sambal or sriracha
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced about 2 tsp
    • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
    • 4-6 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp 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
    • Calories402
    • Protein10 g
    • Carbohydrates49 g
    • Total Fat18 g
    • Dietary Fiber2 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • sodium1145 mg
    • Total Sugars5 g

    Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

    Questions & Reviews

    Join the discussion below.

    or
    • 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!

    • Anne

      How long would the sauce last in the refrigerator?

      Probably about 4-5 days.

    • Melissa

      My family loved this recipe! I cooked some chicken breast in the crockpot with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder with a drizzle of sesame oil for two hours then cut it up and added it to the noodles when done for a more complete meal. I will definitely be making more of this often. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Thanks Melissa, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Jenevieve

      The first time I made this, I was scrolling for a quick and easy pantry dinner to feed the kids. This was absolutely perfect and my kids love it! I like to toss in some roasted veggies at the end. It's weeknight perfection!

      Thanks Jenevieve, so glad your family loved it!

    • Christene

      Made the recipe exactly as written - it's a winner. I think, like other reviewers, that I might make some personal preference adjustments (maybe add some veggies, try to find healthier noodles etc) but I appreciate that your recipes are so well written, so tasty and DIFFERENT!

      This is a great recipe to get on the table fast and limited ingredients.

      Thanks Christene, so happy you loved it!

    • Kate

      I loved it. I picked a site that was supposed to have 60 chicken breast recipes and I kept scrolling and ended up here but no chicken. I made the sauce exactly as directed using chili crisp. I got a small pan and put 4 Tbs of the sauce and about a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil and cut up 1 1/2 chicken breasts and cooked it in that. I added it to the sause after the garlic & ginger were cooked and it turned out delicious... Thanks for the recipe.

      Thanks Kate! We are so glad you loved it! We do have a 60 best chicken breasts post if you want to check that out as well. Or just type "Chicken" in the search bar on our site and we have SO MANY.

    • Maureen

      This was so delicious and SOOOOOO easy!

      Thanks Maureen, we are so glad you loved it!