Description
This 10 Minute Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a speedy meal. It combines dry instant ramen noodles with a savory sesame garlic sauce, enhanced with green onions, chili flakes, and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and depth of flavor. The stir-fry technique ensures the noodles are perfectly coated and deliciously seasoned, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying yet simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ramen Noodles
- 2 cakes dry instant ramen noodles (140 g)
Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onion (or scallion) stalks (thinly sliced, keep green and white parts separate)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or coarse chili powder
- 2 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce can be used)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds: Heat a pan over medium heat and continuously stir the white sesame seeds until they turn golden brown. Remove promptly to avoid burning and transfer the toasted seeds to a bowl.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch (if using) until fully combined. Set aside.
- Cook the ramen noodles: Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the dry instant ramen noodles and cook according to the package instructions, typically 2-3 minutes. Once cooked, drain using a colander and set aside.
- Stir-fry aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a pan over low heat, add the white parts of the green onions and minced garlic, and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add chili flakes: Stir in chili flakes to the aromatics, mixing well to combine flavors.
- Simmer sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and simmer gently until it thickens slightly, which usually takes a couple of minutes.
- Toss noodles in sauce: Add the drained ramen noodles to the pan, stirring gently to coat the noodles thoroughly with the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Add the green parts of the scallions and toasted sesame seeds, give a quick mix to incorporate everything evenly. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Toasting the sesame seeds enhances their flavor and adds a pleasant crunch to the dish.
- Vegetarian oyster sauce can be used as an alternative to traditional oyster sauce for a vegetarian-friendly version.
- Cornstarch is optional but helps to thicken the sauce for better coating on the noodles.
- If you prefer less heat, adjust or omit the chili flakes based on your spice tolerance.
- Using fresh garlic and green onions is key to the aromatic profile of the dish.