Spicy Asian Noodles for One

This quick ramen recipe will have you enjoying a spicy combination of flavors in this no-cook sauce in under 15 minutes. Deep flavors in such a simple sauce. Sweetness from the apricot preserves and heat from the peppers, but you'll keep going back for more!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chili oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
• ½ tablespoon chopped unsalted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine peanut butter, ginger paste, chili oil, apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili powder, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; stir until sauce is smooth.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ramen noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked, about 3 minutes. Discard flavor package.

Step 3

Drain noodles, pour into sauce, and combine. Top with chopped peanuts and enjoy.