These 15 Minute Spicy Noodles are a lifesaver when you don't know what to make for dinner! They're fast, easy and made with pantry staples.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Ramen noodles – use any variety of ramen noodles of your choice.
- Eggs – you can leave these off if you’re not a fan of eggs. Feel free to add in another protein option like chicken or tofu!
- Low sodium soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best soy sauce substitutes.
- Chili oil – if you don’t have any chili oil, add in some sambal oelek or extra sriracha.
- Honey – maple syrup or agave would also help sweeten the noodles.
- Sriracha – Sambal oelek would also work here.
- Minced garlic – freshly minced garlic is best, but jarred minced garlic can be used in a pinch.
- Green onions – substitute for chives or scallions instead.
- Sesame seeds – white or black sesame seeds would both be good.
- Cilantro – leave this off if you’re not a fan of cilantro.
How to make spicy noodles
Step 1: Assemble your ingredients.
Step 2: Cook the noodles.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add ramen noodles. Boil for 3-4 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
Step 3: Fry the eggs.
While ramen cooks, fry eggs in a large skillet over medium-low heat with a bit of butter or oil for 3-5 minutes until cooked to desired doneness. Remove eggs and set aside.
Step 4: Make the sauce.
Mix together soy sauce, chili oil, honey, sriracha and minced garlic.
Step 5: Toss everything together.
Add to the same skillet as the eggs were cooked in along with noodles, tossing gently to combine and cooking for another minute or so.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Divide noodles into 4 bowls, topping with one egg each and garnishing with green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with spicy noodles
This spicy noodles recipe is perfect on its own, and a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea. You can serve it with a side salad or some roasted veggies. Feel free to add in more ingredients to your spicy noodles! Here are some ideas:
- Protein like tofu, shrimp or chicken
- Crushed peanuts
- Veggies like bok choy, mushrooms, peppers, carrots or cabbage
Frequently Asked Questions
To season my spicy noodles, I added in soy sauce, chili oil, honey, sriracha and minced garlic. They’re all simple ingredients that you likely already have lying around at home, but they add tons of flavour!
This spicy noodles recipe takes plain ramen to the next level! You’ll be getting plenty of flavour thanks to all the spices and the minced garlic. The fried eggs on top and the green onions, sesame seeds and cilantro provide the perfect finishing touches.
These spicy noodles have 540 calories per serving.
Storing and reheating
You can store any leftover spicy noodles in the fridge in airtight glass containers or meal prep bowls for up to 5 days. They’re a great option for weekday lunches! To reheat, sprinkle some water over top of the noodles then reheat in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
Freezing this recipe
Unfortunately, these spicy noodles aren’t freezer-friendly, since the ramen will get mushy when it defrosts. Luckily, the noodles only take 15 minutes to make, so they’re super fast!
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15 Minute Spicy Noodles {Quick & Easy}
Ingredients
- 4 (85g) packs ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 4 green onions sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds optional garnish
- Cilantro optional garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add ramen noodles. Boil for 3-4 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
- While ramen cooks, fry eggs in a large skillet over medium-low heat with a bit of butter or oil for 3-5 minutes until cooked to desired doneness. Remove eggs and set aside.
- Mix together soy sauce, chili oil, honey, sriracha and minced garlic, then add to the same skillet as the eggs were cooked in along with noodles, tossing gently to combine and cooking for another minute or so.
- Divide noodles into 4 bowls, topping with one egg each and garnishing with green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Comments & Reviews
Karen says
Love noodle recipes