10 Minute Spicy Ramen
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4.9
10 Minute Spicy Ramen
Description
The 10 Minute Spicy Ramen recipe starts by boiling ramen noodles until tender but not overcooked. The seasoning packet is discarded to allow full control over flavors. A sauce combining soy sauce and brown sugar creates a balanced umami and sweetness, while chili flakes provide heat.
Sesame oil is heated to sauté minced garlic and the white part of green onions, enhancing the aromatic foundation for the sauce. Adding a bit of reserved noodle cooking water helps the sauce cling smoothly to the noodles. The noodles are then tossed gently in the sauce to coat evenly with the spicy mixture.
Serving garnished with thinly chopped green onion tops adds crispness and a mild onion flavor. This ramen makes a convenient, flavorful meal for a quick lunch or dinner when fresh ingredients are limited but a satisfying spicy dish is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 package instant ramen noodles discard the seasoning packet, dry, or 3 oz
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped, white part
- 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar or to taste
- 1 tablespoon green onion chopped
Instructions
- Heat water in a pan or pot and bring the water to boiling hot.
- Add ramen noodles and cook until al dente (tender). Be sure to remove the seasoning packet that comes with it.
- Reserve ¼ cup of cooking noodles water to add to the sauce later. Then drain the noodles.
- Whisk together soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl. Then set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic and saute for a minute.
- Add chili flakes and stir to mix.
- Add the sauce mix and noodles water. Then stir.
- Add the ramen noodles and toss gently.
- Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 2067mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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