Instant noodles get tossed in garlic butter, soy sauce and a little brown sugar, with soft scrambled egg tucked between the strands.
Skipping the soup packet gives TikTok Ramen a different job: the noodles carry a buttery, sweet-salty sauce instead of sitting in broth. Scrambling an egg beside them adds tender curds without turning the sauce cloudy.
Drain the noodles while they still have some bite, and save a splash of their water. The everything bagel seasoning goes on at the end so its sesame seeds keep their texture.
Method
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Cook the instant ramen noodles for until just tender, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water before draining.
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons reserved water.
Add the noodles and toss for until coated. Push to one side, pour the egg into the cleared space and stir gently for until the curds are fully set.
Fold the egg through the noodles, adding a little more reserved water if dry. Finish with everything bagel seasoning and scallion.
Forkue tips
- For a vegetarian bowl, choose plain noodles without meat-derived flavorings in the noodle block itself.
Storing and reheating
Best eaten immediately while the noodles are springy. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat gently with a splash of water, stirring until the egg and noodles are hot throughout.
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TikTok Ramen: FAQ
Do I use the ramen seasoning packet?
No. Soy sauce and the garlic-butter mixture provide the seasoning. Adding the packet as well will make the noodles much too salty.
What can replace everything bagel seasoning?
Use toasted sesame seeds with a little dried onion and garlic. Leave out extra salt at first because the soy sauce already seasons the noodles.
How do I store and reheat TikTok Ramen?
Best eaten immediately while the noodles are springy. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat gently with a splash of water, stirring until the egg and noodles are hot throughout.
How long does TikTok Ramen take?
About 13 min in total: 5 min prep and 8 min cooking.
What do I need to make TikTok Ramen?
The key ingredients are instant ramen noodles, butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce and egg, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for TikTok Ramen?
For a vegetarian bowl, choose plain noodles without meat-derived flavorings in the noodle block itself.
