Description
Sweet & Spicy Ramen Noodles is a quick and flavorful meal made in under 10 minutes with pantry staples. It’s savory, spicy, slightly sweet, and includes buttery garlic, soy sauce, and a scrambled egg for protein. Perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or quick lunches.
Ingredients
1 pack instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant and slightly golden.
- Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar. Let it bubble into a glaze.
- Add cooked noodles to the pan. Toss until well coated with sauce.
- Push noodles to one side of the skillet. Increase heat to high, crack in the egg, and scramble until just set.
- Turn off heat. Mix scrambled egg with noodles. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
Add extra protein like chicken, tofu, shrimp, or a second egg.
Mix in vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and omit the egg.
Substitute brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different sweetness.
Top with crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, or crispy onions for added crunch.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days. Reheat with a splash of soy sauce or water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
