Easy Spicy Sesame Ramen Soup (VIDEO)
Spicy sesame ramen soup is a quick, cozy bowl filled with rich broth, noodles, chili heat, and toasted sesame flavor—perfect for an easy, comforting meal.
If you’re craving a comforting bowl of ramen with bold flavors and a spicy kick, Spicy Sesame Ramen is here to hit the spot! This recipe brings together the deep, nutty richness of sesame, the zing of fresh garlic and ginger, and the heat of chili oil to create a broth that you will want to make on repeat. You can top with any proteins and veggie you like. Here I just cooked a piece of chicken thigh on a pan with 2 tbsp of soy sauce and added a soft-boiled egg.
Looking for other easy one pot noodle recipes? Check out my Easy Tomato Beef Noodle Soup, One Pot Thai Red Curry Ramen Soup, Miso Udon Noodle Soup, and Milk Curry Udon Noodle Soup Recipe.
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Easy Spicy Sesame Ramen Soup (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 1 pack ramen
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped (separate white and green parts)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp white pepper
Optional toppings
- soy sauce chicken
- soft-boiled eggs
- green onion
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook ramen according to package instructions. Drain and set it aside.
- In a small pot or pan, add 1 tbsp of cooking oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onion. Saute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, soy sauce, Chinese sesame paste, chili oil, sugar, and white pepper. Bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, bring it down to a simmer and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked ramen noodles. Top with chicken, soft-boiled eggs, green parts of green onion, and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
To make Soy Sauce Chicken
- Add oil in a pan and heat over medium heat, cook chicken thigh on both sides until brown. Then add 2 tbsp of soy sauce to the pan, and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and both sides are nicely glazed.
To Make Soft-Boiled Eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Slowly add the egg, cover with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Once done, transfer the egg to a bowl of ice bath. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling.
