Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

from whisperofyum.com
10 min

This Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles recipe is an easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Ditch the ramen seasoning packet and make your own simple and flavorful sesame garlic sauce that is sure to please.

Ingredients

  • 2 3 ounce packages instant ramen noodles, (seasoning packet discarded)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3½ tablespoons garlic, (minced)
  • 3½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons shallot ginger chili oil, (see notes for recipe)
  • 3 tablespoons green onion, (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons ramen water, (reserved)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook ramen in boiling water according to package instructions. 1 minute before ramen is al dente, reserve 2 tablespoons ramen water. Drain and set ramen aside.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and sesame oil. Once butter melts, add minced garlic. Be sure not to allow garlic to brown and adjust heat, if needed. Cook for two minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove skillet from heat and add reserved ramen water, soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Place skillet back on burner and add ramen. Cook on medium heat for one minute and add shallot garlic chili oil. Stir in scallions and sesame seeds.

  5. 5

    Top with more scallions, sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy immediately.