Description
These Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles offer a quick and flavorful meal ready in just 10 minutes. Featuring a savory tahini and soy-based sauce, enhanced with lime, ginger, and garlic, this recipe combines the creaminess of tahini with a spicy kick from Sriracha. Perfect for a chilled or warm dish, garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8.5 oz dried noodles (240g)
Sauce
- 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
- 2-3 tbsp water (to thin)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ inch ginger (1 tsp grated)
To Serve
- 2 green onions (green parts only)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare sauce ingredients: Measure and combine tahini, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and brown sugar in a small bowl or microwave-safe container. Peel and finely grate 1 tsp of ginger and add it to the sauce. Crush two garlic cloves and add them as well.
- Heat the sauce: Stir the sauce ingredients; they won’t mix easily yet. Microwave on high for one minute to help meld the flavors.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the dried noodles. Cook according to the package instructions, generally about 5-7 minutes.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the sauce from the microwave and whisk with a fork. It will be thick, so gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of water little by little until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Prepare garnishes: Finely chop the green parts of the green onions. Reserve some for garnish.
- Drain and toss noodles: Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse well under cold water to stop cooking. Shake off excess water and return noodles to the pot. Toss with the prepared sauce, most of the chopped green onions, and sesame seeds, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve: For a chilled dish, transfer noodles to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For a warm serving, gently reheat on the stovetop until desired temperature is reached.
- Garnish and enjoy: Plate the noodles and garnish with the reserved green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute any chili garlic sauce for Sriracha and use your preferred sweetener instead of brown sugar.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha if you prefer a spicier dish.
- Rinsing noodles in cold water prevents overcooking and helps the sauce cling better.
- The sauce thickens upon standing; add water as needed before tossing with noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
