Ramen Burger Pasta Sesame Crumble (Print Version)
Fusion pasta meets ramen burger with savory beef, bold sauce, and crunchy sesame bun crumble on top.
# Components:
→ Pasta & Noodles
01 - 250 grams spaghetti or ramen noodles
→ Beef Patties
02 - 400 grams ground beef
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Sesame Bun Crumble
08 - 2 sesame burger buns
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon mirin
14 - 2 teaspoons brown sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
→ Garnishes
16 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Sriracha or chili oil, to taste (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Tear the sesame buns into small pieces, spread them on a baking sheet, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside.
02 - Cook the pasta or ramen noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve a small cup of the cooking water. Set aside.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly and shape into four small patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from pan and keep warm.
04 - In the same skillet used for the patties, add all sauce ingredients. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the drained noodles and a splash of the reserved cooking water. Toss to coat the noodles evenly in the sauce.
05 - Divide the sauced pasta among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with a beef patty. Generously sprinkle the prepared sesame bun crumble over the top. Garnish with sliced spring onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add a drizzle of sriracha or chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish
- Uses pantry staples you likely already have on hand
- Perfect balance of textures from tender noodles to crispy bun crumbles
- Creates impressive restaurant quality results at home
02 -
- Excellent source of protein with 28g per serving
- Can be prepared partially ahead of time perfect for entertaining
- The sesame bun crumble stays crispy for about 15 minutes after serving
03 -
- The key to perfectly crisp sesame bun crumble is making sure the pieces are relatively uniform in size so they cook evenly. Too small and they'll burn before crisping properly too large and they'll remain soft in the center.