Description
Creamy, savory, and packed with bold umami flavor, this TikTok ramen hack transforms instant noodles into a rich and comforting meal in just minutes. Tossed in a buttery garlic soy sauce with silky egg coating every noodle strand, this quick bowl is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute. Reserve 1/4 cup noodle water, then drain the noodles.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and stir gently.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Pour in the beaten egg while stirring continuously to create a creamy coating around the noodles.
- Add a splash of reserved noodle water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Add extra chili flakes for more heat.
- A drizzle of sesame oil adds extra richness.
- Serve immediately for the glossiest noodle texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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