Spicy Ramen Recipe That Is Easy To Make In Only 10 Minutes

This spicy ramen turns instant ramen into a rich and spicy comfort food dish. Red pepper flakes add heat, while a bit of butter, brown sugar and garlic powder add more flavor to the broth. Top it off with some chopped green onions for a bit of color, and you've got one easy and delicious meal that's ready in 10 minutes!

The Best Spicy Ramen

Instant ramen noodles with savory broth hit the spot when you're in the mood for something comforting but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. And this spicy ramen recipe takes things up a notch by adding some simple ingredients and seasonings that make a big difference in flavor.

For instance, the butter gives the thin broth more body and richness. The brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the heat from the red pepper flakes, and the garlic powder rounds things out with a savory depth of flavor.

Also, this spicy ramen noodles recipe is really the perfect quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner. It'll take you 10 minutes tops to make, and the result is spicy ramen noodles that are just downright addictive.

It makes a terrific dorm room - or lunch break room meal - since all you need to make it is boiling water and something to mix the spicy ramen noodles in.

By the way, if you want to add to the ramen soup, you can make this Din Tai Fung cucumber salad as a fresh side to balance out the heat.

Why This Recipe Works

• Easy to make. All you have to do is cook the ramen and then all of the other ingredients combine with the ramen in one pan.
• Customizable. You can put your own spin on this recipe by adding anything you want, like chicken, veggies, or additional spices. 
• Simple ingredients. Unlike some ramen, this recipe uses basic ingredients that you probably have at home, so you'll be able to whip it up whenever you want!
• Affordable. The ingreidents you need for this recipe are all super cheap, and you can stock up on them for under ten dollars to make spicy ramen noodles anytime.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this recipe are good for one serving, but you can double, triple, or quadruple the recipe as needed!

Check out what you'll need to make the spicy ramen noodles:

• 1 package of instant ramen noodles (or gluten free noodles)
• 1 ½ cups of boiling water (or chicken broth or vegetable broth)
• ½ tablespoon of brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of butter 
• Finely chopped green onions, for topping
• Red pepper flakes

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

Now, this recipe is fantastic as is, but you can make a variety of substitutions, and it'll turn out just as delicious.

For instance, you can substitute brown sugar with white sugar if that's what you have, and it won't affect the flavor too, too much. Or, you don't have to add any sugar at all if you're looking for the spiciness to take center stage.

To amp up the flavor and make this a Japanese noodle soup, use chicken broth or beef broth in place of the water. Also you can even make this a more hearty, spicy vegetarian ramen by using vegetable broth instead of water as the base as well.

As far as garnishings go, you can add soft boiled eggs, kamaboko, sesame seeds, menma, Indonesian chili sauce, jalapeno slices, soy sauce, fish sauce, and more. It's really up to you!

Speaking of spice, you can make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the number of red pepper flakes, so feel free to customize it to your liking.

How To Make Spicy Ramen

1. Cook the ramen. First, boil a pot of water and then cook the ramen of your choice according to the package instructions.

2. Mix the ramen. Transfer the cooked ramen to a small pot - or drain the water from the pot you cooked it in - and add the brown sugar, garlic, powder, butter, and red pepper flakes, along with anything else you're adding to the noodles.  Then give everything a mix to coat the noodles in all of the ingreidents.

3. Serve the ramen. Once it's all mixed, you can serve the ramen hot with some green onions on top or anything else you want. Enjoy!

What To Serve With Spicy Noodles

These spicy noodles are delicious on their own, but if you want a bigger meal, they go great with things like this potato mochi, sushi salmon bake, fried sushi, or sugar snap peas. The snap peas really balance out the spiciness of the noodles. 

How To Store Spicy Ramen

So, I recommend finishing this spicy ramen recipe in one sitting because the noodles will continue to absorb the broth and will get mushy if you try to store them.

However, if you do want to store your leftovers, I recommend storing the broth and toppings separately from the noodles. This will prevent the noodles from getting too soggy.

To store your spicy ramen noodles, place the broth and toppings in an airtight container and store the leftover ramen in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then, just store the noodles in a separate airtight container or zip-lock bag.

How To Reheat Spicy Ramen

To reheat your leftover spicy ramen, heat the broth first if you stored them separately. Place the broth in a pot over medium heat and let it come to a simmer. Then, add the noodles until heated through, mixing frequently.

You can also microwave your spicy ramen, but I find that the ramen noodles get a bit mushy this way. To microwave, place the broth and noodles in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

FAQS About This Spicy Ramen Recipe

What to put in ramen to make it spicy?

Aside from the red pepper flakes we use in this spicy ramen recipe, you can add heat to ramen using red pepper powder, chili powder, gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), chili oil, chili sauce, sambal oelek, or fresh chili peppers.

If you want to make a really spicy ramen, you can even add a teaspoon or two of sriracha sauce and add in some spicy chicken! Sour elements such as rice vinegar or a spice like fresh garlic can also amplify the heat.

What is the hottest spicy ramen?

Right now, that honor probably goes to Samyang Hek's Nuclear Hot Chicken ramen. This spicy ramen packs a punch of 8,000 units on the Scoville Scale!

If you can't find it in stores, you can always order it online. Just be warned, this ramen is not for the faint of heart. It will make your nose run, your eyes water, and your face sweat. But it's so worth it!

What is spicy powder seasoning for ramen?

The most well-known and commonly used spicy powder seasoning for ramen is shichimi togarashi. It is kind of like chili powder but with a wider depth of spicy flavors.

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