Spicy Garlic Ramen with Instant Noodles
About This Recipe
This Spicy Garlic Ramen is a perfect comfort food fix for spice lovers. Using instant noodles as the base, it’s loaded with fragrant sautéed garlic, chili flakes, and a splash of soy sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's great on its own or with toppings like a soft-boiled egg, green onions, or bok choy.
Instructions
Cook the noodles
Boil the instant noodles according to the package instructions, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Sauté garlic and spices
In a small pan, heat chili oil and sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until golden and fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
Mix the sauce
Turn off the heat. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar to the garlic chili mixture.
Combine and serve
Toss the cooked noodles in the spicy garlic sauce until well coated. Transfer to a bowl and top with green onions and a soft-boiled egg if desired.
Nutrition Information
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili oil (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 soft-boiled egg (optional)