Quick Asian noodle dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cakes dry instant ramen noodles (140 g)
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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2 green onion (or scallion) stalks, thinly sliced (keep the green and white parts separate)
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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½ teaspoon chili flakes/coarse chili powder
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2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
→ For the sauce
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (vegetarian oyster sauce optional)
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1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
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¼ cup water
# Instructions:
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Toast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat, stirring continuously (as they can burn quickly); Once they turn golden, transfer them to a bowl.
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Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch (if adding) until blended in a bowl and set aside.
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Heat water in a pot and bring the water to boiling hot. Add ramen noodles and cook as per the package instructions; Once done, drain them using a colander and set them aside.
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Heat sesame oil in a pan; Set the flame to low and add white parts of the green onion and minced garlic; Saute for a minute.
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Add chili flakes and stir to mix.
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Add the prepared sauce and simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Add the cooked ramen noodles and stir gently to coat well in the sauce.
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Add scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds; Give it a quick mix and serve hot. ENJOY!