Description
A quick, savory twist on instant ramen featuring garlic, butter, chili flakes, soy sauce, egg, and everything bagel seasoning—perfect for a satisfying single-serving snack or meal.
Ingredients
1 (3.5-ounce) package instant ramen noodles (without 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 ramen cooking water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
Green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook ramen noodles until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup cooking water and drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chili flakes, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add noodles and some reserved water. Toss to coat in sauce.
- Push noodles aside, add egg, and stir gently until nearly set. Mix into noodles, adding more water if needed.
- Transfer to bowl. Top with everything bagel seasoning and green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use furikake or sesame seeds if you don’t have everything bagel seasoning.
- Add cooked proteins or vegetables to customize.
- Adjust spice level with chili oil or cayenne.
- Eat immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Reheat gently with water or broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
