Description
Spicy Korean-style ramen noodles dance with savory sauce and tender vegetables, creating a quick comfort meal. Silky noodles and zesty seasonings promise a delightful culinary escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Noodles:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hoisin sauce (vegetarian alternative)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) rice vinegar
Spices and Garnishes:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped green onions
Optional Toppings:
- sesame seeds
- fried egg
- sauteed vegetables
- cooked protein
Instructions
- Prepare ramen noodles according to package directions, ensuring they are cooked al dente and promptly drained.
- Create a vibrant sauce by vigorously combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and optional red pepper flakes in a compact mixing vessel.
- Activate a non-stick skillet over medium temperature, allowing the surface to warm evenly.
- Transfer the drained noodles into the heated skillet, cascading the prepared sauce directly over them.
- Employ culinary tongs or a versatile spatula to meticulously coat the noodles, rotating and tossing until each strand glistens with the aromatic sauce.
- Continue mixing for approximately 1-2 minutes, ensuring the noodles are thoroughly heated and the sauce clings uniformly.
- Introduce freshly chopped green onions into the skillet, gently folding them through the noodles to distribute their sharp, crisp flavor.
- Plate the saucy noodles immediately, embellishing with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and additional green onion garnish for textural complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap instant ramen packets with fresh or homemade noodles for a healthier, more authentic taste experience.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding sriracha sauce for extra heat.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting oyster sauce with mushroom-based sauce or tamari for gluten-free options.
- Enhance protein content by quickly stir-frying tofu, chicken, or shrimp before adding noodles to the skillet for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg