This last-minute meal is a lifesaver when dinner is approaching and you haven’t had time to go grocery shopping. As long as you have a package of ramen noodles in your pantry, you can turn them into a flavorful stir fry for a quick lunch or easy dinner. The recipe makes a satisfying single serving, but you can easily double or triple the ingredients when cooking for a hungry family.
This tasty ramen stir fry combines spicy, salty, and sweet flavors to create a delicious bowl of noodles. You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste or leave them out completely if you prefer a milder meal. For extra heat, simply sprinkle more red pepper flakes over the finished dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pack of instant ramen
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 egg
- A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning
Step 1
Cook and drain the ramen noodles according to the instructions on the package, then set them aside. You can discard the seasoning packet that comes with the noodles or save it for another recipe or meal.
Step 2
Place a pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, then sauté for about a minute. Once the garlic begins to lightly brown, add the soy sauce and brown sugar and stir everything together to create the sweet and spicy sauce.
Step 3
Add the cooked and drained ramen noodles to the pan. Toss them thoroughly with the garlic sauce until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
Step 4
Move the noodles over to one side of the pan and increase the heat to high. Crack the egg into the empty side of the pan and scramble it until fully cooked and set.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and mix the scrambled egg into the sauce-coated ramen noodles. Toss everything together until the egg is evenly distributed throughout the noodles.
Step 6
Finish the ramen by adding a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. It might seem like an unusual addition, but the seasoning gives the dish extra flavor and a pleasant little crunch.
This simple ramen meal is surprisingly delicious, filling, and inexpensive to make. With only a handful of basic pantry ingredients, you can have a satisfying vegetarian dinner ready in minutes. It’s an especially convenient option for those evenings when you don’t feel like making a trip to the grocery store.