Ramen Noodles With Spring Onions and Garlic Crisp

Fresh ramen noodles tossed in a flavorful Asian-inspired dressing with crispy garlic, spring onions, and tender herbs. Topped with a homemade garlic-ginger crisp, this elevated take on ramen noodles combines aromatic ingredients with perfect texture.

4 servings
31 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ piece serrano chile
  • ¼ cup mixed herbs
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 packages ramen noodles
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 piece butter pieces

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place half of spring onions in a large heatproof bowl and set a fine-mesh sieve on top; set aside. Combine remaining spring onions with ginger, garlic, and oil in a small saucepan. Set over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and scallions are beginning to crisp and turn golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Pour mixture through reserved sieve onto spring onions. Turn out garlic crisp in sieve onto paper towels to drain. Stir spring onions in bowl until just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in chile, herbs, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, pepper, salt, and sugar. Let dressing sit 10 minutes.

    11 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under warm water to get rid of any excess starch.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer noodles to bowl with dressing and add butter and half of garlic crisp; toss to coat noodles. Divide among bowls; top with remaining garlic crisp.

    5 min