Description
A quick and easy ramen recipe made with pantry staples that delivers a restaurant-style mouthfeel in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or maple syrup/honey)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (add an extra yolk for richness)
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- Green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook until just tender, about 2–3 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles.
- Return the empty pan to low heat and melt the butter, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the butter and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce, allowing the mixture to bubble briefly to thicken.
- Add the cooked noodles and reserved water back to the pan and toss to combine.
- Pour the lightly beaten egg over the noodles and stir quickly. The egg will cook and create a glossy coating.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning and toss until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Plate the ramen, garnish with sliced green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian protein boost, add cubed fried tofu. For a creamier finish, stir in a teaspoon of butter or milk at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: ramen, quick meal, pantry staples, TikTok recipe, comfort food