Spicy Garlic Ramen with Imitation Crab
Instant ramen noodles in a broth flavored with garlic, chili oil, and topped with imitation crab pieces.

Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 packages Instant ramen noodles
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Chili oil
- 100 grams Imitation crab sticks
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce(optional)
- 1 stalk Green onion(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Add the garlic cloves (minced) and chili oil to the boiling water, stirring for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the ramen noodles and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Stir in the soy sauce (if using), then add the imitation crab pieces and heat for another 30 seconds.
- 5
Serve in bowls and garnish with sliced green onion if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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