Quick Sesame-Ginger Instant Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A speedy stir-fry dish featuring tender instant noodles tossed in a vibrant sesame-ginger sauce, perfect for a fast yet flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs instant ramen noodles, sesame oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 packs (about 180g) instant ramen noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
2, sliced thin scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
4 cups water

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 2 packs of instant ramen noodles and cook uncovered for 2 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Add the drained noodles back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce, cooking for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving.