Easy Spicy Ramen (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Noodles
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1 pack (3 ounces) of plain instant ramen noodles, toss out the seasoning packet
→ Sauce & Aromatics
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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½ teaspoon brown sugar, more or less to your liking
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (for topping)
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1 tablespoon minced white part of a green onion
# Instructions:
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In a pan, get some water boiling. Toss in the ramen and cook till it's firm but not hard. Forget about the seasoning packet!
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Keep 1/4 cup of that noodle water. Then, drain the noodles completely.
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Mix together brown sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl. Leave it aside for now.
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Warm up sesame oil in a pan. Throw in garlic and onion, sauté for about 60 seconds, and stir in chili flakes.
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Add the sauce mixture and reserved noodle water to the pan. Stir in the noodles gently. Sprinkle green onions on top, and you're good to eat!
# Notes:
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Takes just about 10 minutes to make
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Affordable and easy meal option
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Feel free to tweak the spice level