10-Minute Sesame Garlic Ramen Recipe for Fast Flavor

10 Minute Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles: A quick homemade dinner ready in minutes. Ramen tossed in a savory sesame-garlic sauce.

This sesame garlic ramen is an easy upgrade to instant noodles that delivers real flavor without fuss. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s perfect for a fast lunch or weeknight dinner. The noodles are briefly boiled, then stir-fried with fresh garlic, scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and a well-balanced sauce that brings salty, sweet, and umami notes together.

Simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep make this recipe economical and convenient. It works well as-is for a light meal or as a base to build on: add vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or shredded cabbage, or include a protein such as tofu, chicken, shrimp, or a fried egg to make it heartier.

Fresh aromatics—garlic and green onion—give the dish its bright flavor, while sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds lend the characteristic nutty aroma. A touch of chili flakes adds heat, which you can adjust or replace with a chili sauce if you prefer. The sauce, made from soy and oyster sauce with a little water (and optional cornstarch for thickness), coats the noodles evenly to create a restaurant-style finish.

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Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles Ingredients

Notes: prepare ingredients before you start cooking. Quantities are in the recipe card below.

Key ingredients and tips:

• Noodles: Any dry instant ramen or similar noodles will work. Discard the seasoning packet. If using thicker noodles (soba, udon, or linguine), follow package cooking times and adjust sauce quantities if needed.
• Sesame oil and sesame seeds: Toasted sesame seeds and a splash of sesame oil provide the dish’s signature flavor—use real toasted sesame oil for the best result.
• Green onion and garlic: Fresh scallion and garlic form the aromatic base. Keep the white and green parts separate for cooking and finishing.
• Chili flakes: Add for heat; adjust to taste. Substitute chili garlic sauce or sriracha if preferred.
• Sauce: A mixture of light soy sauce, oyster sauce (or a soy + sweetener substitute), water, and optional cornstarch for slight thickening. Vegetarian oyster sauce works fine if you prefer a plant-based option.

How to make Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

Toast sesame seeds:

• Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove once they turn golden to avoid burning.

Prep the sauce:

• Whisk together light soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch (if using) until smooth. Set aside.

Cook the ramen:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain in a colander and set aside.

Stir-fry and finish:

• Heat sesame oil in a pan over low to medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onion and minced garlic, sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
• Add chili flakes and stir briefly.
• Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until it slightly thickens.
• Toss in the cooked noodles and stir gently until evenly coated in the sauce.
• Add the green parts of the scallion and the toasted sesame seeds, mix once more, and serve hot.

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Recipe

10 Minute Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles

Quick homemade dinner in an instant. Ramen noodles coated in a delicious sesame garlic flavored sauce.

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: 10 Minute sesame garlic ramen noodles, Sesame garlic ramen noodles

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 people

Author: Geetanjali

Equipment

• Pan/Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 cakes dry instant ramen noodles (about 140 g)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 green onion (scallion) stalks, thinly sliced (keep green and white parts separate)
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes or coarse chili powder
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted

For the sauce

• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (vegetarian option OK)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
• ¼ cup water

Instructions

Toast sesame seeds

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat, stirring continuously until golden. Transfer to a bowl.

Prep the sauce

1. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch (if using) until blended. Set aside.

Cook the ramen

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Stir fry ramen

1. Heat sesame oil in a pan over low heat. Add the white parts of the green onion and minced garlic; sauté for about a minute.
2. Add chili flakes and stir to combine.
3. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until it slightly thickens.
4. Add the cooked noodles and toss gently to coat them with the sauce.
5. Finish with the green parts of the scallion and toasted sesame seeds. Mix briefly and serve hot.

Nutrition Disclaimer:

Nutrition information is an estimate only and can vary based on ingredients and brands used. For precise values consult a nutrition tool or professional.