Spicy Garlic Chili Ramen

Ingredients

• 2 packs ramen noodles
• 3 cloves garlic (Finely chopped)
• 2 red bird’s-eye chilies (Chopped)
• 1 stack green onions (Chopped; additional green onions are stirred in at the end)
• cilantro leaves (A handful, chopped; additional cilantro is stirred in at the end)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder (Adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp oil (For sautéing)
• 0.333 cup reserved ramen cooking water (Reserve before draining the noodles)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (Adjust to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.

2. 2

   Before draining the noodles, reserve about 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Drain the noodles and set them aside.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the chopped garlic, green onions, cilantro, and chilies to the pan. Sauté for about 30 to 60 seconds, until fragrant, taking care not to let the garlic burn.

5. 5

   Lower the heat. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon powder, and reserved noodle water.

6. 6

   Add the drained noodles to the pan. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated and glossy.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat. Stir in the lime juice, along with more green onions and cilantro.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust with more lime juice if needed. If the noodles are too salty, add a splash of water.

Notes

The source does not specify the ramen package variety or exact package cooking time. Adjust the chicken bouillon and lime juice to taste. The green onions and cilantro are used both during sautéing and as a finishing garnish.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• quick meal
• spicy
• noodle dish
• stovetop
• East Asian-inspired