15-Minute Garlic Butter Ramen
Enjoy quick and easy garlic ramen with brown rice noodles, butter, and fresh ginger in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2-3 brown rice ramen noodles
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 small or 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 4 soft boiled or fried eggs
- toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 tablespoons of salted butter and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic turns golden and caramelized, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of grated ginger and cook for another minute.
- Add the grated zucchini to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the zucchini has wilted into the garlic butter sauce.
- Add the drained ramen noodles, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, and 1/2 cup of fresh basil to the skillet. Gently toss all the ingredients together to combine evenly. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately.
- Divide the garlic butter ramen noodles among individual serving bowls. Top each bowl with toasted sesame seeds and, if desired, a soft-boiled or fried egg. Serve and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Don't overcook the ramen noodles: They will continue to soften slightly when tossed with the hot sauce. Cook them just until al dente for the best texture.
- Customize your veggies: Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers along with the zucchini.
- Soft-boiled eggs: For perfect jammy yolks, boil large eggs for exactly 6.5-7 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave for 30-60 seconds. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Customize your veggies: Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers along with the zucchini.
- Soft-boiled eggs: For perfect jammy yolks, boil large eggs for exactly 6.5-7 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave for 30-60 seconds. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.