Tiktok Ramen

Ingredients

• 1 packageinstant ramen (Korean brand preferred)
• 1 tbspbutter
• 1 tspgarlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp, or to tastered pepper flakes
• 1 tspbrown sugar
• 1 tbspsoy sauce
• 1egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp, or to tasteeverything bagel spice

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the noodles

   Cook the ramen following the package directions, then drain it well.

2. 2

   Make the sauce

   Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes; once the garlic is soft, mix in the brown sugar and soy sauce.

3. 3

   Coat the noodles

   Add the drained noodles and toss them in the sauce. Push the noodles to one side of the pan.

4. 4

   Scramble the egg

   Turn up the heat and pour the lightly beaten egg into the pan. Scramble it until set.

5. 5

   Finish and serve

   Serve hot, topped with everything bagel spice.

What is TikTok ramen?

TikTok ramen is an American social-media take on instant noodles, tossed in a quick pan sauce rather than served as soup. This version combines butter, garlic, soy sauce and brown sugar, then adds scrambled egg for a fuller, savoury bowl.

The instant noodles keep preparation quick, while the topping of everything bagel spice adds a final savoury finish.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 562 calories, 16g protein, 63g carbs, 28g fat.

The noodles and brown sugar provide most of the carbohydrates, while butter supplies much of the fat. The egg adds protein, with additional protein and fat from the ramen and its seasoning components; serve with vegetables on the side to balance the plate.

Choosing the noodles

Noodle pack: A Korean-brand instant ramen is preferred here, but the method starts with cooking the noodles according to their package directions.

Drain well: Removing excess cooking water helps the sauce cling to the noodles instead of becoming diluted.

Building the sauce

Garlic and chilli: Let the garlic soften in the butter with the red pepper flakes before adding the other sauce ingredients.

Sweet and savoury: Brown sugar balances the salty soy sauce. Stir both into the pan once the garlic is soft.

Getting the egg right

Clear a space: Push the coated noodles to one side before adding the beaten egg, leaving room to scramble it in the pan.

Set, not runny: Cook the egg until it is set, then enjoy it with the noodles while hot.

Timing and texture

Have the garlic, sugar, soy sauce and egg ready before you start; the sauce comes together while the noodles cook.

The finished noodles should be coated with sauce, not sitting in a pool of liquid. Drain thoroughly and toss them through the sauce before scrambling the egg.

Serving ideas

The recipe serves one and is intended to be eaten hot, with everything bagel spice sprinkled over the top.

For a more rounded plate, serve it alongside a simple vegetable side. Keep the topping to taste if you prefer a milder, less seasoned finish.

Recipe notes & tips

• Drain the noodles well so they take on the sauce rather than watering it down.
• Keep the heat at medium while softening the garlic to avoid scorching it.
• Stir in the sugar and soy sauce once the garlic is soft.
• Push the noodles aside before adding the egg so it can scramble in the pan.
• Add the red pepper flakes and everything bagel spice to taste.

Variations

• Milder heat: Use fewer red pepper flakes or leave them out.
• More heat: Add extra red pepper flakes to taste.
• Different topping: Use less everything bagel spice or omit it.
• Korean ramen: Choose a Korean-brand instant ramen, as preferred in the recipe.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Wet noodles: Drain them thoroughly so excess water does not thin the sauce.
• Burnt garlic: Soften it over medium heat and stir it with the butter and pepper flakes.
• Sauce added too early: Stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce after the garlic has softened.
• Egg mixed into the noodles: Push the noodles to one side first, then scramble the egg in the clear part of the pan.
• Overcooked egg: Scramble only until set.

How to store

This dish is best eaten hot just after cooking. If needed, refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and reheat in a pan until hot; the noodles may soften as they stand.

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