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Spicy Ramen Noodles

by Mike Hultquist · Apr 1, 2022 · 33 Comments

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Spicy Ramen Recipe

This spicy ramen noodles recipe is easy to make and so much better than store bought ramen, plus you can make it as spicy as you want! Ready in minutes!

Spicy Ramen Recipe

Who's in the mood for a big satisfying bowl of Spicy Ramen Noodles? I am! Ramen noodles are a pantry staple for households everywhere. It's such an easy thing to whip together with a packet of the store bought stuff, but did you know you can just as easily make homemade ramen noodles?

Yes!

I love making ramen soup at home. The big question is - is ramen a noodle dish or a soup? It's both! It's a Japanese noodle soup with a seasoned broth and many possible extras. It's extremely easy to customize to your own preferences.

For me, I like to make mine nice and spicy with all sorts of wonderful ingredients that I always have on hand. There are many spicy ramen recipes out there, but most call for a few squirts of sriracha and call it a day.

Nothing wrong with that, of course, but if you're a true spicy food lover like I am, you'll want a bit more.

And this is it. This is the truly spicy ramen noodles recipe you've been looking for. Throw away those lame chicken flavored packets of ramen seasoning.

Bust out the ramen bowls, my friends! It's time to make spicy ramen noodles the right way!

Let's talk about how to make spicy ramen noodles, shall we?

Spicy Ramen noodles in a bowl

Spicy Ramen Noodles Ingredients

  • Broth. I use 5 cups chicken broth as my base, but you can use vegetable broth. Beef broth works, too, but will have drastically different flavor.
  • Sliced Peppers. I use 2 serrano peppers for a good level of heat, though you can use milder peppers, such as jalapeno peppers. Try habanero peppers, ghost peppers or something superhot like scorpion peppers, 7 pot peppers or the Carolina reaper for some dramatic heat.
  • Fresh Garlic and Ginger. I use smashed garlic and minced ginger to season the ramen broth, but you can use dried if you'd prefer. 
  • Gochujang. 3 tablespoons gochujang, or to taste - I usually use 1/4 cup. If you're concerned about the gochujang, simmer the ramen based with 1 tablespoon first, then adjust from there.
  • Chili Crisp. I use 1 tablespoon chili crisp, though you can use hot chili oil as a substitute. The chili crisp is great to get those extra crispy bits and also heat. Try my homemade chili crisp recipe.
  • Soy Sauce. 
  • Sesame Oil. Hot sesame oil is ideal here for the spicy food lover, though you can use a milder sesame oil.
  • Sambal Oelek. 1 teaspoon sambal oelek, or use chili-garlic sauce as a good substitute. You can add in more if you'd like.
  • Rice Wine Vinegar. 
  • Sriracha Sauce. Use sriracha sauce to taste, or you can use your favorite hot sauce.
  • Ramen Noodles. 4 ounces ramen noodles is perfect for 2 people. You can try this with other noodles, but ramen instant noodles are ideal. Or use thin round wheat noodles.
  • Shrimp. You can use other cooked proteins like chicken, pork or beef. Tofu is popular, though we're using shrimp today. 
  • Eggs. Use 2 soft boiled eggs for extra flavor and garnish, if desired.
  • For Serving. Fresh chopped parsley, green onion or scallions, spicy chili flakes, sesame seeds

Spicy Ramen noodles in a bowl with lots of garnish

How to Make Spicy Ramen Noodles - the Recipe Method

Heat the Broth. Add the chicken broth to a large pot and heat to medium heat.

Stir in the Spicy Ingredients. Stir in serrano peppers, garlic, ginger, gochujang, chili crisp, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, vinegar and sriracha. Stir until everything is completely incorporated.

Simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop. It should look like the photo below.

Spicy Ramen Broth on a spoon

The Noodles and Proteins. Stir in the noodles and shrimp (or other cooked proteins) and cook the ramen noodles until they are softened and the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Spicy Ramen Noodles simmering in a pot

Serve Your Ramen Noodles! Serve into bowls and garnish with sliced soft boiled eggs, fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, green onion and sesame seeds.

Spicy Ramen noodles in a bowl with jammy eggs

Boom! Done! Spicy ramen noodles are ready to serve! Looks great, doesn't it? I love a good spicy ramen recipe. So delicious! And super easy to make, isn't it? Ready in about 15 minutes or so. I do love easy cooking, especially with such HUGE flavor.

Recipe Tips & Notes

The Heat Factor

This particular recipe will give you a nice and spicy ramen noodle recipe. However, you can very easily dial back on the spicier ingredients for a not-so-spicy experience.

If you're looking for even SPICIER ramen, add in some hotter peppers with the minced garlic and ginger, extra chili flakes, and also more of the hot stuff, like gochujang. Try it with these Japanese "Japones Peppers". Nice heat!

The Noodles

Traditional ramen is made with Chinese style wheat noodles. You can often find these in grocery stores near the ramen packages or in the Asian aisle. I buy mine from a local Asian market.

I love using thin round wheat noodles. You can also make it with egg noodles. You can also find gluten free noodles for a gluten free diet.

Noodles for making Spicy Ramen

The Proteins

I am using shrimp for this recipe, as the shrimp are very easy to lightly poach in the ramen broth. However, you can use others, such as chicken, pork, beef, fish, tofu and more. I love a good chicken ramen or pork ramen. Try this birria ramen recipe, too.

Ramen is perfect for leftover proteins you may have on hand. Just toss them into the broth to warm up.

Vegetarian Ramen Noodles

You can easily skip the shrimp with this recipe and use tofu instead for a vegetarian version. Skip the chicken broth as well and use vegetable broth. Just as spicy and just as delicious!

Other Seasonings and Flavors

Ramen is VERY easy to customize with other spices and ingredients. Some popular additions include miso paste, fish sauce, chili sauce, rice vinegar, hot sauce and more. Use your favorites!

Store Bought Ramen Noodles

If you have a hard time finding ramen noodles, you can use the noodles that come in the pre-made packages of ramen, like chicken ramen noodles or beef ramen.

Just discard the seasoning packets that you toss into boiling water and build your own. So much better that way!

Spicy Ramen noodles in a bowl with lots of shrimp

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my spicy ramen noodles recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how you tweaked it to make it your own, you crazy chiliheads! Keep it spicy!

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

  • Miso Ramen
  • Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
  • Yakisoba Noodles
  • Yaki Udon Noodles
  • Dan Dan Noodles
  • Lo Mein Noodles
  • Spicy Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry
  • Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry
  • Pork Stir Fry
  • Beef Stir Fry
  • Spicy Stir Fry Sauce
  • Szechuan Chicken
  • Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet)
  • Spaghetti Verde

Try Some of These Spicy Shrimp Recipes

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Mike taking a pile full of spicy ramen noodles

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Spicy Ramen Recipe
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Spicy Ramen Noodles Recipe

This spicy ramen noodles recipe is easy to make and so much better than store bought ramen, plus you can make it as spicy as you want! Ready in minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: chili flakes, chili oil, gochujang, noodles, serrano, shrimp, spicy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 2
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4.84 from 18 votes
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Ingredients

  • 5 cups chicken broth or use vegetable broth
  • 2 serrano peppers sliced (use jalapeno for milder)
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 thumb sized knob of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang or to taste - I usually use 1/4 cup
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp or use hot chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or use chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • Sriracha to taste or use your favorite hot sauce
  • 4 ounces ramen noodles

EXTRAS

  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (or use other cooked proteins)
  • 2 soft boiled eggs
  • Fresh chopped parsley, green onion, spicy chili flakes, sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  • Add the chicken broth to a large pot and heat to medium heat.
  • Stir in serrano peppers, garlic, ginger, gochujang, chili crisp, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, vinegar and sriracha. Stir until everything is completely incorporated.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  • Stir in the noodles and shrimp (or other cooked proteins) and cook until the noodles are softened and the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve into bowls and garnish with sliced soft boiled eggs, fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, green onion and sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 698kcal   Carbohydrates: 54g   Protein: 49g   Fat: 33g   Saturated Fat: 9g   Cholesterol: 471mg   Sodium: 2994mg   Potassium: 919mg   Fiber: 2g   Sugar: 5g   Vitamin A: 373IU   Vitamin C: 13mg   Calcium: 243mg   Iron: 7mg
Spicy Ramen Recipe
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NOTE: This post was updated on 4/1/22 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 10/14/20.

 

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  1. Graham Leach says

    December 30, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    The Spicy Ramen modified with bean shoots, shitaki/oyster mushrooms, Tempura Prawns and beef (Surf & Turf) added to the original recipe were absolutely amazing . The ingredients you suggested were an experience of there own.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      December 30, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      Outstanding! Thanks for sharing, Graham!

      Reply
  2. Ken says

    December 29, 2022 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    This one is a keeper, Mike! I was nervous about the raw chilis being too hot, but their heat dissipates into the broth and they mellow when simmered to provide a nice background heat. Combined with the upfront sriracha gives it a great layered effect. I dunked some fresh spinach a few minutes before serving (gotta have my greens!) to make it an excellent one pot meal. Thanks!
    PS: I'm gonna try nice, fat udon noodles next time.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      December 30, 2022 at 7:35 am

      Thanks, Ken! Very happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Elisabeth Marshall says

    June 16, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    5 stars
    Very good and well-balanced. Inexpensive, healthy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      June 17, 2022 at 6:00 am

      Thanks, Elisabeth!

      Reply
  4. Damien C. says

    April 08, 2022 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Wow, this is a great one. Everyone here loved it. Perfect spice levels as always.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 08, 2022 at 10:27 am

      Thanks, Damien! Glad you enjoyed this one!

      Reply
  5. Stacy Stewart says

    April 08, 2022 at 7:27 am

    2 stars
    Mike
    My husband loves hot food and so do. I cook off your site alot. I do have to say we followed the regular recipe, did not make it hotter. We could not even eat it, it was so hot.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 08, 2022 at 10:28 am

      Sorry to hear, Stacy. Wish it could be better than 2 stars for you. I do try to make notes about "adjust to taste" for people, as it's obviously a spicy food site and I DO spice thing up quite a lot. Hopefully you'll be able to adjust more to your preference for the next time. Take care.

      Reply
  6. Banks says

    April 03, 2022 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was outstanding. Added a little extra ginger, an extra serrano, and a few extra shrimp but otherwise, stayed with Mike's recipe and everything was great.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      April 04, 2022 at 6:00 am

      Perfection, Banks! Super happy you enjoyed it! Cheers!

      Reply
  7. Tzveeble says

    April 02, 2022 at 5:37 am

    5 stars
    That's what I eat for breakfast, but without the eggs and shrimps.
    And I make my own gochujang.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      April 02, 2022 at 8:51 am

      Nice!!!

      Reply
  8. Kosala says

    November 07, 2021 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    What is the chili sauce that you used
    ? Isn't it a bad idea to add some tomato sauce?

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      November 07, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Kosala, chili sauce is often found in grocery stores. It's a touch spicy and sweet. Use sriracha as a good replacement, or try this homemade chili-garlic sauce recipe - https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/sauces/homemade-chili-garlic-sauce/.

      Reply
    • Lewis says

      October 26, 2022 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Kosala, "chili sauce" can mean a lot of different things. In this recipe, I think you'll want something like Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce and not Heinz Chili Sauce. The former is sort of a Sriracha cousin, and the latter is very much like ketchup.

      Reply
  9. Geri says

    June 19, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious. I add chopped Brussels sprouts and broccoli.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      June 20, 2021 at 7:53 am

      Outstanding!!

      Reply
  10. Jasira G. says

    April 11, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good! Might even make this recipe one of my favorites. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      April 12, 2021 at 6:01 am

      Thanks so much, Jasira! One of our favorites for sure! We LOVE ramen noodles.

      Reply
  11. Arpita Patel says

    April 06, 2021 at 5:51 am

    5 stars
    Such delicious broth and so many options: I added peas, bean sprouts, bok choy, cilantro, and shrimp (omitted mushrooms and sesame). Perfect for when one is too lazy to get out of the house, and too cheap to order take out.
    Amazing!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      April 06, 2021 at 6:38 am

      Thanks so much, Arpita. Super happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Shannon Pickin says

    January 21, 2021 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight for dinner and it's so delicious! So much flavor and love the spice. Turned out perfect! This will definitely be my go-to ramen recipe now!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      January 22, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks, Shannon! I love to hear it.

      Reply
  13. Thomas says

    January 17, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    Best Ramen ever! Wife was mentioning that this tasted better than restaurants. So yeah!!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      January 18, 2021 at 6:38 am

      I love to hear it, Thomas. Thanks!!

      Reply
  14. Tom M says

    October 19, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    This ramen was awesome! I added a little extra extra heat with a scotch bonnet (that I strained) and I also threw in homemade Carolina reaper infused olive oil. The soft boiled eggs are a must, the yolks are a great flavor. Everything from this site is a hit! First of many times I’ll be making this!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      October 19, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      Yes! Now that's how you REALLY spice it up, Tom! I love it. We can share a pot of ramen noodles anytime. =)

      Reply
  15. Jérémie says

    October 15, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Serrano + gochujang + chili crisp + sambal oelek + Sriracha??? are you kidding??
    That's a good way to use a lot of homemade products (chicken broth, chili crisp, sambal oelek, sriracha), but, on this one, I was a bit shy and skiped the serrano. But I was wrong: it wasn't too much! Very nice one, Mike! love the optional soft-boiled egg!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      October 16, 2020 at 8:28 am

      Thanks, Jeremie! Yes, many components, but I finally got it right where I want it!

      Reply
  16. col says

    October 14, 2020 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    this could get messy! pass me a bib.
    nice one. definitely giving this one a go (minus the shrimp...maybe tofu as you suggested).

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      October 14, 2020 at 11:56 am

      I know, right! Hard not to make a mess when eating ramen! Enjoy!!

      Reply

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