Garlic Butter Ramen

Name: Garlic Butter Ramen
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 blocks instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved; 2 green onion, thinly sliced

Instant ramen noodles tossed in butter-fried garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil instead of the seasoning packet, topped with a soft-boiled egg for a viral upgrade on instant noodles.

20 minEasyServes 2480 cal/serving

FusionDinnerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 blocks instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
1/4 cup unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
2 green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Cook 2 blocks instant ramen noodles (seasoning packet discarded) in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender, then drain and set aside.
2

Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in the same pot over medium heat and add 6 minced garlic cloves, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3

Return the noodles to the pot and toss with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil until glossy and coated.
4

Divide between bowls and top each with 2 halved soft-boiled eggs and a scatter of 2 thinly sliced green onion.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for toasted sesame oil in Garlic Butter Ramen?

The entry for Garlic Butter Ramen calls for 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Garlic Butter Ramen dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Garlic Butter Ramen is 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Garlic Butter Ramen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Garlic Butter Ramen is 2 blocks instant ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Garlic Butter Ramen contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Garlic Butter Ramen?

Refrigerate what is left of Garlic Butter Ramen within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The pasta keeps drinking the sauce as it sits; loosen it with a splash of water or stock.

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