Spicy Garlic Ramen (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Noodles Prep
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6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
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2 packs ramen noodles
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1/2 tablespoon crushed red chili flakes
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3 scallions, sliced (separate the green tops and white bottoms)
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Half of the ramen seasoning packet
→ Sauce Mix
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1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1/2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1 tablespoon water
→ Optional Extras for Serving
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Green scallion tops, chopped
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A sprinkle of sesame seeds
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Crispy fried spam slices
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Fried egg or maybe a raw egg yolk
# Instructions:
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Grab a small bowl and throw in the soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, brown sugar, white pepper, sesame oil, and water. Give it a good stir until the sugar’s dissolved nicely. Test the flavor and tweak it if you want a bit more heat or sweetness!
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Heat some water in a medium pot and cook the ramen noodles. Check the package for instructions, but maybe go a little under the time listed if you like firmer noodles. Drain them without rinsing to keep some of that starchiness—it’s great for holding onto the sauce.
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Heat up your wok or pan over medium-high heat with some oil. Toss in the garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and scallion whites. Stir it around for about a minute until it smells awesome and the garlic’s turning golden (don’t let it go too dark, though—it gets grossly bitter!).
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Dump your drained noodles into the pan with the fragrant oil. Sprinkle in half of the ramen seasoning, then pour your sauce over it all. Toss in most of the scallion greens, saving some for the final garnish. Use tongs or chopsticks to mix it all up until the noodles are coated and shiny.
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Split the noodles between two serving bowls. Add a fried egg on top (or pop in a raw yolk if you’re feeling adventurous). Sprinkle sesame seeds, the reserved scallion greens, and some crisp spam slices if you’re into it. Dig in while it’s still fresh and hot!
# Notes:
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Feel free to tweak the flavors to suit your palate—add more sriracha or chili flakes to dial up the heat, or make it mild.
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Make it more filling by tossing in some shrimp, chicken, tofu, or any stir-fried veggies you have handy.
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If you’ve got chili oil or fried garlic on hand, they make killer extra toppings.
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This dish comes together super fast—just 10 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for busy nights or impromptu cravings.