Description
This Easy Saucy Ramen Noodles Recipe combines the convenience of instant noodles with a flavorful homemade sauce for a quick and satisfying meal. The savory and slightly spicy sauce coats each strand of noodles, making this dish a favorite for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Noodles:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water (from cooked noodles)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional for richness)
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Boil the ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Make Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, and reserved noodle water. Simmer the sauce.
- Combine: Toss the cooked noodles in the sauce until evenly coated. Add butter if desired for richness.
- Finish: Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with stir-fried vegetables, a fried egg, or protein like tofu or chicken.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
