How to Make Spicy Asian Ramen Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Asian ramen noodles are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a quick and easy meal. This recipe takes the classic college staple of instant ramen and ramps up the flavor with a medley of Asian-inspired spices and ingredients, creating a dish that is far more delicious and satisfying than the store-bought version.

These spicy Asian ramen noodles are the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and umami flavors. The chewy texture of the ramen noodles pai...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced diagonally

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger together in a small bowl. Add peanut butter, whisking until well combined, and set aside.
  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Discard the flavor packet and add ramen noodles to the boiling water. Cook until noodles are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles, reserving some of the noodle water in case you need to thin out the sauce later.
  • Pour sauce over ramen noodles, tossing until well coated. If sauce is too thick, thin out with a small amount of the reserved noodle water until you reach your desired consistency. Your hot noodles will soak up the sauce. Garnish with peanuts and green onion, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 959mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 226mg