Asian Noodles with garlic, sesame and soy turn into a wonderful noodle for any side dish or as a lunch. In less than 5 minutes they are done! We promise!
I adore Asian Noodles, every last strand on my plate. Adding any veggies I can find in my fridge, well that's even better! Making Asian Noodles in my Instant Pot, well now that's a game changer.
2 Servings | Ready in 5 Minutes | Good For Dinner | 6qt Instant Pot
Post updated October 2019
Ramen Noodles made so much better!
We've all eaten the instant package of Ramen Noodles. But did you know that Ramen Noodles are a type of Asian Noodles? Well, they are.
The instant packages gained popularity throughout Asia and North America. But traditionally, a Ramen Noodle is a thin curly noodle made fresh.
Ramen Noodles
We’ve all eaten Ramen noodles with the seasoning packet provided. It tends to leave me feeling as if I’m on a salt overload and never really tasting like the packet defines.
So throw away the packet and and follow the directions below to make a delicious pot of Asian Noodles.
These Asian Noodles can be made in 5 minutes in the Instant Pot or 10 Minutes on the Stove.
The flavor is amazing. My picky eater couldn’t even respond when I asked him if he liked them.
His mouth was full of noodles but his smile said it all!
Asian Noodles
Noodles are a stable ingredient in Chinese culture. Depending on region the noodles vary in thickness but the overall flavors seem to stay the same or at least similar.
Watch for a quick Tasty Asian Noodle Video
These quick and easy Asian Noodles use Ramen Noodles, a thin noodle package popular in the US. Not exactly healthy, but many of college students have survived eating them!
After playing with this recipe for Asian Noodles to perfect it, my taste tester.. AKA my picky eater son, asked how he could make them and if they were “hard to make”.
The great news is NO! They aren't hard to make. They cook in Zero (0) minutes in the Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker.
And taking the time to teach him how to put the simple ingredients together is priceless, don't you think?
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So, I showed him and we threw in some shredded chicken into this recipe. BAM! He had an instant meal and was thrilled.
The possibilities are endless with these simple seasonings, something we will be building on for sure.
Additional Add Ins
- Cooked Chicken ~ How to cook Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot
- Frozen Veggies
- Shrimp
- Water Chestnuts
- Cabbage
- Matchstick Carrots
What are the Different Types of Asian Noodles?
There are many different types of Asian Noodles from Wheat, Udon, Ramen, Lo Mein, Chow Mein, Soba, Rice, and Glass Noodles
Are Asian Noodles Healthy?
Certainly some noodles are more healthy than others. Their nutritional value vary on the type.
What are Asian Noodles made out of?
Chinese noodles are generally made from either wheat flour, rice flour, or mung bean starch.
How do you Cook Asian Noodles?
Traditionally speaking Place noodles in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let the noodles stand for 5 to 7 minutes
Are Rice Noodles Healthier than Egg Noodles?
Rice Noodles provide a healthy alternative to recipes over egg noodles. Rice noodles can be used in pretty much any traditional Asian Recipe
Can I use a Spaghetti Noodle for Lo Mein?
The biggest different in Spaghetti is it does not use egg and Lo Mein does. That said, Spaghetti will certainly work and is a tasty option
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Quick Tips
Ramen Noodles are in a square brick. Break them in half so you can place both packages of noodles on the bottom of the Instant Pot for best cooking!
Looking for more great Instant Pot Pasta Recipes?
- Instant Pot Pad Thai
- Alfredo Sauce
- Fiesta Chicken and Pasta Casserole
- Mac and Cheese Bites
- Mushroom Noodles
- Pasta with Zucchini and Cheery Tomatoes
- Teriyaki Noodles
Asian Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 Packages Ramen Noodles - discard Seasoning packets
- 2 Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic
- Sesame Seeds *Garnish
- Chives *Garnish
Instructions
- Break noodles in half so the noodles fit flat on the bottom of the pot
- Add Water
- Add Soy Sauce
- Add Garlic and Sesame Oil
- Close lid, Set to manual or "0" zero minutes
- Quick Release
- Stir noodles and serve.
- Garnish with Sesame Seeds and Chives if desired
- Serve as a side dish to many Chinese Recipes or eat plain
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Donna
I love the easiness of using packaged Ramen noodles! Just a little note.....DO NOT throw away the broth packet. I use them all the time. If I am short on chicken broth for a recipe I use one of these packets...soup etc. They actually have more flavor than the powdered chicken bouillon you buy in the small jars.
Linda
These came out perfect!
Devour Dinner
Hey Linda, so glad you enjoyed the Ramen Pad Thai noodles. They are so easy and fun to make.
Megan
Is the measurement for minced garlic or garlic powder?
Devour Dinner
I always use minced garlic. hope that helps!
karen
I LOVE noodles! Thank you for sharing this I am totally going to maek some now.
Devour Dinner
You are welcome Karen. My son loves to make this for an after school snack. Super easy to make and still full of great flavor.
Alexandra
Wow, I am craving these now. What a simple and delicious meal! I love this 🙂
Devour Dinner
It's simple for sure, but don't let that fool you. The flavors are excellent!
Julie Plagens
I love Ramen noodles. I wish they were healthier than they are. But they are great in a pinch.
Devour Dinner
Ramen noodles are great in a pinch for sure! You can change up this recipe and use Udon noodles too if you like.
Melanie Nielson
This is genius!! I can't wait to try it!
Devour Dinner
Sometimes those simple packages can make really great dishes!
Kelly Bolen
Looks so easy! I never think to cook with the Ramen noodles, will need to try!
Devour Dinner
I love how easy these are to make and you would never know they are Ramen Noodles. So full of great flavors
Lisa
My kids would love these, and I love how quickly this meal comes together. I like the idea of adding chicken and some veggies to make it a more rounded meal.
Devour Dinner
My boys have really enjoyed this recipe for sure...and adding veggies and rounding it out is one way to get them to eat more greens. 😉
Michelle
Now I'm super convinced that I need an instant pot!! I don't know why but you made cooking ramen noodles look so different (and yummy)! Not to mention I've been craving Asian food!
Devour Dinner
You NEED an instant pot Michelle! I love both of mine and use them often!