Relish the taste of the orient with this Velvety Sesame Garlic Ramen recipe. Flavorful with the perfect balance of spicy, sweet and umami, these saucy noodles can be arranged quickly for those sudden hunger pangs. The intermingled taste of soy, sesame oil, and hints of maple syrup set against a back...
Unwrap the ramen noodles and set aside, discarding the seasoning packet.
SAUCE
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and set aside for later use.
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Combine the cup of water, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic in a small pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir in the cornstarch-water mixture.
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Simmer the mixture while stirring until it thickens, this should take about 2-3 minutes. The mixture should be of a consistency that it coats the back of a spoon. Keep it covered and set aside.
RAMEN
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In a separate medium pot, boil 6 cups of water. Stir in the ramen noodles and cook for about 2 minutes. The noodles should still be chewy as they will continue cooking in the sauce.
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Drain the noodles and return them to the pot. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and mix well to ensure they are all coated.
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Place the pot on medium-high heat and cook the noodles in the sauce until the sauce is slightly absorbed and the noodles are tender, this should take about 3 minutes.
GARNISH AND SERVE
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Garnish the noodles with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve hot for the best experience.