Spicy Instant Ramen Stir Fry with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A fast and flavorful stir fry that transforms instant ramen noodles into a spicy, garlicky, and satisfying meal with fresh scallions. This Korean-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs instant ramen noodles, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 package (85 g), discard seasoning packet instant ramen noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and cook 1 package of instant ramen noodles for 2 minutes until just soft but not fully cooked, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add the drained noodles and 4 sliced scallion stalks to the skillet, tossing for 1 minute to combine.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp gochujang, and 1 tsp sesame oil, cooking for another 2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.