Instant noodles in a glossy garlic-butter sauce with soy, brown sugar, sesame oil, scallions and sesame seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 2 (3-ounce) packs instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
→ Sauce & Seasonings
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
09 - 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil, add the ramen noodles and cook until al dente according to package directions (about 2–3 minutes). Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, taking care not to brown it.
03 - Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar and sesame oil. Add crushed red pepper flakes if using and cook for about 1 minute until the sauce is glossy and the sugar dissolves.
04 - Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss continuously with tongs or chopsticks to coat every strand evenly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat through and marry the flavors.
05 - Divide the noodles between bowls, top with sliced green onions, soft-boiled eggs (if using), toasted sesame seeds and a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately.
