Description
This viral TikTok Ramen recipe transforms a pack of instant noodles into a flavorful, buttery, and slightly spicy dish with garlic, soy, and a surprise crunch from everything bagel seasoning. It’s quick, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.5 oz) package instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- Optional: green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of pasta water.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in chili flakes, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Let bubble for 30 seconds.
- Add reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer.
- Return noodles to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Push noodles to one side. Pour in the beaten egg and scramble gently until just set.
- Stir the egg into the noodles, then top with everything bagel seasoning and optional green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Swap butter for sesame or olive oil for a lighter option.
- Add protein like tofu, grilled chicken, or a soft-boiled egg.
- Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or edamame for extra nutrition.
- Add sriracha or gochugaru for more heat.
- Use furikake or sesame seeds if you’re out of everything bagel seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
