Tiktok Ramen

Tiktok ramen is savory, sweet, and loaded with umami flavor. It is a quick and easy ramen hack made with instant noodles, eggs, butter, garlic, and soy sauce — and you ditch the seasoning pack.

The viral TikTok ramen video has circulated the internet for months as people discover just how easy it is to take ramen noodles to the next level. It's cheap, simple, and so satisfying. Get on board this latest tiktok food hack today and you will totally get what the hype is all about.

Why You'll Love Tiktok Ramen

• It’s a tasty noodle dish. Who doesn’t love ramen? This quick recipe uses ramen noodles in a soup-less version similar to Malaysian mie goreng (garlic and egg noodles). By throwing out the seasoning and customizing these noodles with different ingredients, you will elevate your standard bowl of instant noodles by adding extra texture and flavor for a more robust meal.
• A low-effort, high-reward recipe. This TikTok ramen hack offers big flavor without needing much effort. It a quick weeknight recipe that takes only 10 minutes to cook a restaurant-quality meal – no wonder it’s gone viral! Cheap, delicious, and easy. This tiktok ramen with egg is a triple threat.
• Simple ingredients. No trips to specialty markets necessary here. This popular ramen uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. And if you don’t have something (aka. the umami furikake seasoning), you can find the suggested substitutes easily. The simplicity of the few staple ingredients used in the right combination is really what made this viral TikTok food hack popular in the first place.

Ingredient Notes

To make this viral tiktok ramen, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• instant ramen noodles - For time’s sake, this recipe uses instant ramen, but if you make your own or have a preferred brand of noodles, feel free to substitute those instead.
• butter
• garlic - Mincing fresh garlic always offers the best flavor, but if you want to save time, you can use pre-minced garlic instead. Just use 1-2 teaspoons of minced garlic instead.
• red chili flakes - We love making these noodles spicy but adding red chili flakes is completely optional. Add as much or as little as you like!
• granulated sugar - The sugar in this recipe helps balance the flavor and stay true to the viral version, but you can leave it out or replace it with your preferred sweetener instead. You could use equal amounts of honey, maple syrup, or a sugar alternative in its place.
• soy sauce - There are many alternatives to regular soy sauce. You can use a low-sodium version, a gluten-free soy sauce, or if someone in your family has a soy allergy, swap them out for coconut aminos at a 1:1 ratio instead.
• egg
• Furikake seasoning - Depending on where you live, furikake may not be available in your local grocery store. You can find it on Amazon, use everything bagel seasoning instead, or make your own furikake spice blend from a balance of crushed nori, sesame seeds, salt, and sugar.
• green onions - To garnish on top. You can also use chives instead.

You will also need measuring spoons, a cooking pot, and a skillet.

How to Make the Viral Tiktok Ramen with Egg

1. Cook noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and discard the seasoning pack. Cook ramen according to the package instructions, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and chili flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sugar and soy sauce. Stir well until evenly incorporated.

1. Add noodles. Add the cooked and drained ramen to the pan and toss well to coat.
2. Scramble egg. Shift the noodles to one side to make some space in a pan to crack the egg. Add the egg and scramble. Cook until set, about 2 minutes. Stir well to mix the eggs into the noodles.
3. Add seasoning. Stir in seasoning and serve immediately.

How to Serve

These ramen noodles with egg are delicious served on its own, or paired with some of my favorite sides including:

• Vegetarian Spring Rolls
• Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
• Chinese Garlic Cucumber Salad
• Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
• Air Fryer Vegetable Stir Fry
• Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

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