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Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles (10 Minutes) Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles offer a quick and flavorful meal ready in just 10 minutes. Featuring a creamy tahini and soy-based sauce infused with garlic, ginger, lime, and a hint of heat from Sriracha, this dish balances savory, tangy, and spicy notes perfectly. It’s easily served chilled or warm, topped with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.


Ingredients

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Noodles and Sauce

  • 8.5 oz dried noodles (240g)
  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • 2.5 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 23 tbsp water (to thin sauce)
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ inch ginger (1 tsp grated)

To Serve

  • 2 green onions (green parts only), finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sauce Ingredients: Measure and combine tahini, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and brown sugar into a small bowl or microwave-safe container. Peel and finely grate the ginger, measure 1 teaspoon, and add it along with the crushed garlic cloves to the sauce mixture.
  2. Heat Sauce: Stir the sauce ingredients thoroughly, though they may not mix fully yet. Microwave on high for one minute to help meld the flavors.
  3. Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the dried noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes, until tender.
  4. Adjust Sauce Consistency: Remove the sauce from the microwave and whisk vigorously with a fork. The sauce will be thick; slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to loosen it until it reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Prepare Garnishes: Finely chop the green parts of the green onions and set aside with the sesame seeds.
  6. Drain and Rinse Noodles: Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking. Shake off excess water.
  7. Toss Noodles with Sauce: Return the noodles to the pot, pour in the sauce, and toss well to coat evenly. Mix in most of the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, reserving some for garnish.
  8. Serve: To enjoy chilled noodles, transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For warm noodles, gently reheat on the stovetop until heated through.
  9. Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute any chili garlic sauce for Sriracha according to your heat preference.
  • Replace brown sugar with your preferred sweetener if desired.
  • Increase Sriracha quantity if you prefer a spicier dish.
  • For best texture, rinse noodles well after cooking to stop further cooking and prevent stickiness.
  • Dish can be served warm or chilled depending on preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 430 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg