Instant Ramen Noodles Without the Spice Packet
With just a few simple ingredients to make a homemade sauce, you can transform instant ramen noodles into something bold, flavorful, and better than takeout without the spice packet.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Instant Ramen Noodles Seasoning Packets Discarded
- 2 Teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
Instructions
- Boil the 8 ounces Instant Ramen Noodles in water (without the seasoning packet) as directed on package. Mine took about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the 2 Teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook the minced 2 cloves garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon chili paste until combined.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and additional sesame seeds, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 2262mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.9mg