Garlic Butter Ramen Hacks
Elevated instant noodles using fresh garlic, butter, and a soft-boiled egg for a rich meal.

Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 packs Instant ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the water and boil for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath.
- 2
In the same boiling water (or a fresh pot), cook the ramen noodles according to package directions until al dente, discarding the flavor packets.
- 3
While noodles cook, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- 4
Drain the noodles and toss them into the skillet with the garlic butter and soy sauce, coating thoroughly.
- 5
Peel the eggs and slice in half. Serve the noodles in bowls topped with the soft-boiled egg, green onions, and seasoning.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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