Description
A rich, savory, and incredibly fast 5-minute weeknight dinner made with instant ramen, toasted garlic butter, and a perfectly jammy egg. This cozy bowl elevates humble pantry staples into a restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 packages instant ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cups water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, toasted)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower eggs into the water and set a timer for 6.5 minutes for jammy eggs.
- Once the timer goes off, immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Peel and slice in half just before serving.
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until golden and fragrant. Do not burn. Remove from heat.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still slightly firm.
- Drain the noodles, but reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy noodle water.
- Return drained noodles to the pot or a large bowl. Add the melted butter and garlic mixture, soy sauce, and reserved noodle water.
- Toss vigorously to emulsify the sauce, coating every strand of noodle.
- Place noodles in a bowl, top with the halved jammy egg, and sprinkle with green onions, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Drizzle with sesame oil if using and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best jammy egg, time the boiling water carefully (6-6.5 minutes). Save the starchy noodle water; it helps bind the butter and soy sauce into a creamy sauce. Do not overcook the garlic or it will become bitter. This recipe is best made fresh as noodles can get soggy if stored.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: garlic butter ramen, jammy egg, quick dinner, weeknight meals, instant ramen recipe, cozy comfort food, 5 minute meals