Name: Spicy Ramen Noodles (Brothless Noodles)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 (3-ounce) packages instant ramen noodles (instant noodles) (noodles only, not the seasoning packet (about 85 grams each package)); 2/3 cup unsalted vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Sriracha) (or your favourite variety); 1 tablespoon chili sauce (like Sambal Oelek); 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 3 to 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cold water; 1/3 cup sliced green onion; 1 large whisked egg (optional); Fresh chili pepper (sliced); Sesame seeds; Crushed peanuts; Green onion (sliced); Hot sauce; Over-easy egg or jammy egg

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Ditch the flavour packet and jazz up store-bought instant ramen noodles in about 10 minutes! These brothless spicy ramen noodles are for those spice lovers out there. With plenty of spice and lots of garlic, they pack quite a punch in the flavour department. Seriously good!

Bowl of spicy ramen noodles next to chopsticks, dish of hot sauce and a lime wedge.

Have any of those store-bought packets of instant ramen noodles sitting in your pantry?

Of course ya do!

And if you don’t, grab some!

They’re super convenient to have on hand. You’re going to want to make these spicy ramen noodles on the regular (I know we do).

As for that flavour packet? Ditch that (or use in another recipe).

I have a scratch made sauce for ramen that you’re going to love.

If you’re a spicy food lover, these brothless hot and spicy noodles are for you.

Fan of noodle recipes? Check out these peanut noodles!

Stack of two portions of uncooked instant ramen noodles on a plate.

Why We Love These Spicy Ramen Noodles

It takes a pretty inexpensive pantry item and makes it some extra tasty
Comes together in about 10 minutes
Makes a great lunch or side
Can be customizable with add-ins, like veggies or protein of choice
Of course, it’s super yummy!

Are They Saucy?

No, there’s not an abundance of sauce here. It’s all about the spice.

Typically when one thinks of ramen, what usually comes to mind is noodles in broth. This recipe, though, is more of a brothless ramen.

Broth is used, but most of the liquid component gets absorbed by the noodles. The end result? The ramen noodles are spicy, delicious and simply one of the easiest ramen noodle recipes you can get your little hands on.

Close-up of a forkful of ramen noodles resting on top of noodles.

Can I Adjust the Spice?

For sure!

You can simply add less hot sauce and chili sauce. A little maple syrup in the sauce also helps to balance some of the spice.

Can I Add Protein?

Definitely! This is a perfect dish for lunch, but if you want things more substantial, free to add tofu (grilled is lovely) or cooked chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. A jammy soft boiled egg on top is always a good idea too!

Two bowls of spicy ramen noodles next to hot sauce, lime, chili pepper, garlic & chopsticks.

Tips and Variations

Don’t overcook those noodles! You want to undercook them in water before adding to your pan with the sauce (they’ll finish cooking there).
Like most noodle dishes, these are best enjoyed as they are made.
Want a looser consistency? Reserve a little of the water that the noodles were cooked in and add to the pot. Remember, a little at a time to get things where you want it.
Add even more spice and flavour with the addition of kimchi!

Two bowls of spicy ramen noodles, one in front of the other.

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