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Ramen Noodles With Spring Onions and Garlic Crisp

This vibrant vegetarian noodle dish transforms simple ingredients into a deeply aromatic meal. By gently frying garlic, ginger and spring onions in oil, you create a fragrant base that doubles as a crunchy topping. The combination of toasted sesame, zingy rice vinegar and fresh green herbs cuts through the richness, providing a balanced and savoury flavour profile that rivals any ramen bar.

Ideal for a quick midweek dinner or a comforting lunch, these ramen noodles with spring onions are both versatile and nutritious. Using fresh noodles ensures a satisfyingly chewy texture that holds the dressing beautifully. For an extra protein boost, feel free to top your bowl with a soft-boiled egg or some pan-fried tofu, making it a complete and wholesome homemade feast.

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Ingredients for Ramen Noodles With Spring Onions and Garlic Crisp

  • 1 bunch spring onions or spring onions, very thinly sliced, divided

  • 1 (3") piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced

  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 120ml vegetable or sunflower oil

  • 1/2 serrano or other green chilli, thinly sliced (with seeds)

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped tender herbs (such as coriander, mint, and/or basil)

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 2 (140g) packages fresh wavy ramen noodles

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces

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 spring onions are beginning to crisp and turn golden brown, 8–10 minutes.

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 chilli, herbs, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, pepper, salt, and sugar. Let dressing sit 10 minutes.

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

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.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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