Spicy Sesame-Garlic Ramen Noodles

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Ditch the flavor packet and make these easy sesame-garlic ramen noodles with spicy sambal oelek.

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package instant ramen noodles (without flavor packet)
1 teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1 Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large skillet. Add ramen noodles and boil for 2 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander and wipe out the skillet.
2 Meanwhile, whisk sambal oelek, garlic, and ginger paste together.
3 Add sesame oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add drained noodles and cook until slightly crispy, about 3 minutes. Add sambal oelek mixture. Cook for 3 minutes more using chopsticks to toss the noodles in the sauce.
4 Divide mixture between 2 serving bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.