Description
Viral TikTok ramen elevates instant noodles with a creamy, umami-rich sauce that blends butter, eggs, and seasonings. Simple ingredients create an addictive dish that satisfies intense comfort food cravings when you need a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles (noodle block only, discard the seasoning packet)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boiling: Immerse ramen noodles in vigorously bubbling water, using a gentle swirling motion to prevent adhesion and guarantee uniform cooking.
- Cooking Precision: Attentively observe noodles, intermittently sampling to secure an ideal texture – tender yet with a subtle resistance.
- Draining and Plating: Evacuate noodles through a colander, permitting complete water drainage, then transfer to a serving vessel, ensuring strands remain distinct and uncompressed.
- Flavor Enhancement: Elevate the basic noodle foundation by introducing complementary garnishes and aromatic elements, transforming the dish into a sophisticated culinary creation.
Notes
- Prevent Noodle Clumping: Stir gently during cooking and immediately separate noodles after draining to maintain individual strand texture.
- Master Al Dente Perfection: Check noodles every 30 seconds while cooking, removing them from water when they’re slightly firm but not hard, ensuring a springy, satisfying bite.
- Boost Flavor Intensity: Experiment with additional seasonings like garlic oil, chili flakes, or sesame seeds to elevate the basic ramen’s taste profile.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute regular ramen with gluten-free or whole wheat noodles for different nutritional needs, maintaining the dish’s core cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg