Spicy Ramen Noodles

It’s no secret we love our noodles. Dishes like Garlic Noodles, Jajangmyeon, and Red Curry Noodles are quick, simple, and pack a lot of flavor. And these Spicy Ramen Noodles are no exception. Quick-cooking ramen noodles are coated in a spicy, creamy sauce for incredible flavor and satisfying meal or side in under 10 minutes.

These spicy ramen noodles can be eaten on their own, with a protein like chicken or tofu, or served alongside chicken satay or beef and broccoli. However you eat them, don’t wait. This recipe is soon to be your favorite quick and easy comfort food!

How to Make Spicy Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

Process

1. Cook noodles in boiling water according to pack directions. Drain, rinse in a colander under cool water, and set aside.  
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together chili crisp, water, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Set aside.

3. Add noodles to a mixing bowl and toss together with sauce until evenly coated.
4. Transfer noodles to a serving bowl and top with crushed peanuts, green onions and more chili crisp.

Why We Love Spicy Ramen Noodles

• They’re quick and easy. You only need 10 minutes and a handful of pantry ingredients to toss this recipe together. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a last-minute meal.
• It’s easy to customize. Like a lot of spice? Just add more chili crisp. Want it creamier? Increase the peanut butter. There are so many ways to customize this recipe’s flavor and texture, including adding various proteins and vegetables to make it a whole meal in one! Look at the variations below for some ideas!
• So. much. flavor. Noodles and sauce make this recipe sound basic, but the amount of flavor in every bite is phenomenal. The chili crisp, peanut butter, soy sauce, and vinegar (and a little sugar) make the sauce pop with a savory, spicy flavor you’ll love.
• Impressive without the fuss. If you need a meal with visual appeal – this is it! Saucy noodles topped with a handful of crushed peanuts and freshly sliced green onions make this dish look amazing with almost no effort on your part.

Tips and Tricks for Success

• For perfectly springy noodles, make sure you only boil them as long as directed and as soon as you drain them, rinse them under cold water. This stops the cooking process and helps the noodles hold their texture.
• If the sauce is too thick, add half a teaspoon of water at a time until you get your desired thickness. You want it thick enough to coat the noodles but thin enough that it’s able to stir into and coat the noodles easily.
• Give the sauce a taste before coating the noodles. Here are some simple ways to troubleshoot your sauce:
  • It’s too thick. Add water.
  • It’s too spicy. Add more peanut butter and soy sauce to mellow it out.
  • It’s too tangy. Add more peanut butter.
  • It’s too sweet. Add more soy sauce.

Best Instant Ramen Noodles to Choose

We love to use Ichiban ramen noodles for this recipe since they’re easy to find at most grocery stores and online and have a thinner noodle than some other brands, but any of these ramen noodle brands will work with this recipe:

• Shin
• Buldak
• Maruchan
• Nissin
• Paldo

Substitutions and Variations for Our Spicy Ramen Noodles

• Add vegetables. Stir fry or roast broccoli, onions, mushrooms, or peppers. Add chopped water chestnuts or bamboo to add nutrients, flavor, and texture variety to your spicy ramen.
• Include a protein. Add grilled or sauted beef, chicken, or shrimp to your noodles. for a high-protein and filling meal.
• Swap the peanut butter. If you don’t like peanut butter or you have an allergy, feel free to swap it with unflavored almond butter or sunflower butter.
• Chili crisps. While these really bring a lot of amazing flavor and texture, if you don’t have chili crisps, you can swap it with some hot chili oil and crunched-up crispy fried onions or sesame seeds.
• Rice wine vinegar. If you don’t have rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar will also work, it will just add a bit more tanginess.
• Swap the noodles. While we love the thinness and texture of ramen, you can use various other noodles like soba, udon, rice noodles or pappardelle pasta.
• Adjust the spice level. If you like a lot of heat, add more chili crisps or even some sliced chili peppers or extra red chili pepper flakes. If you want a more mild noodle, reduce the amount of chili crisps.

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