Sesame Ramen Noodles

Quick and easy ramen noodles are filling and full of flavor.

Family-friendly ramen noodles come together with in a savory sauce that’s on the table in 20 minutes.

plate of Sesame Ramen Noodles with a fork

Flavor: This homemade ramen recipe is packed with a garlicky ginger flavor with pops of flavor from green onions and sesame seeds.
Skill level: This recipe is easy to make and perfect for beginner cooks or quick weeknight meals.
Budget tip: Stock up on cases of ramen noodles when they’re on sale so they’re always on hand. Save the seasoning flavor packet as a rub for chicken or beef.
Serving suggestions: Use leftover chicken, beef, pork, and shrimp, or add baked tofu for a vegetarian dish.

Ramen Noodle Ingredient Tips

Noodles: Instant ramen noodles work best in this recipe because they’re thin, absorb the sauce quickly, and are easy to twirl around a fork.
Sauce: This sauce has a savory flavor with basics like soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, and rice vinegar. Add more or less red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you like it.
Sesame oil: Use toasted sesame oil; it should be fragrant and a light brown color.
Ramen Noodle Add-Ins: Scallions add color and a little sweetness to sesame ramen noodles. Shredded carrots, a bag of coleslaw mix, peas, baby corn, chopped water chestnuts, kale, and chopped peanuts also fit the authentic Noodle House style.

PRO TIP: Toast sesame seeds in a dry sauté pan until they start to brown. This intensifies their flavor.

cooking sauce in a pan to make Sesame Ramen Noodles

adding ramen noodles to sauce in pan to make Sesame Ramen Noodles

Next Day Noodles

Keep leftover ramen noodles in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze them in a zippered bag for up to 4 months. Thaw in the microwave or a pan with a small amount of water on low heat until heated through. Serve leftover ramen noodles as a cozy soup by adding them to homemade chicken or turkey broth.

Sesame ramen noodles are perfect for meal prep! Portion out the cooked and cooled recipe into meal prep containers along with desired mixed veggies or cooked protein and store in the refrigerator for a tasty and filling workday lunch or quick dinner.

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Sesame ramen noodles are a quick and flavorful recipe made with fresh ginger, garlic, and a savory spicy sauce—perfect for a cozy night in!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 16 minutes

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Boil ramen noodles 3 minutes or just until tender, drain well. Do not overcook.
While the noodles cook, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, water, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a 10-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and whites of green onions. Cook just until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Add remaining sauce ingredients and ½ of the remaining green onions. Simmer for 1 minute.
Stir in ramen, cook 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.

Vegetables are great added to this recipe. Simply stir fry cabbage or other favorite veggies before adding the sauce.
Leftover protein can be added to make this a full meal.
Ramen noodles can be substituted with an equal amount of any other thin noodle.
Keep leftover ramen noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for 4 months.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Pasta

Cuisine Asian

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