Viral Garlic Butter Ramen

Rich garlic butter noodles glazed with soy and brown sugar, topped with scallions, sesame, and a soft-boiled egg.

# Ingredient List:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter

03 - 5 garlic cloves, minced

04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce

05 - 1 tbsp brown sugar

06 - 1 tsp sesame oil

07 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnishes

08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

09 - 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)

10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

02 - While the noodles cook, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

03 - Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce is glossy and the sugar dissolves.

04 - Add the drained noodles to the skillet. Toss well to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional minute.

05 - Top with green onions, soft-boiled eggs, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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The buttery garlic sauce coats every noodle and smells so good you’ll forget to set the table first.
This is the dinner move for when you want an impressive meal with absolutely no fuss.

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Browning the garlic even a little too much makes the final dish taste bitter—keep it pale for perfectly mellow garlic flavor.
The difference between decent ramen and knock-your-socks-off ramen lies in tossing the noodles quickly in the skillet so they don’t turn mushy.

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