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TikTok Ramen

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You’ve probably seen the videos in your feed.  TikTok Ramen is a social media star, and it’s no wonder: ramen is cheap, versatile, and, OH, SO YUMMY

When I find myself looking for an easy weekend dinner to throw together or even a quick lunch before getting back to work, ramen’s kind of a no-brainer.  

tiktok ramen noodles in a bowl

While you might consider ramen to be a Japanese dish, it’s believed to have originated in China and was brought to Japan in the mid-1800s.  There, it was sold by street-food merchants, and today, it’s so popular it’s gone viral – with a few social media tweaks, of course!

This TikTok Ramen meal is one of those ways to take a super inexpensive packet of already incredible ramen noodles and bring it NEXT LEVEL, thanks to all the amazing TikTok additions.

Ramen Ingredients

Are you ready to make TikTok Ramen? Here is the list of ingredients needed for this recipe.. The full measurements and instructions are below in the printable recipe card.

  • butter
  • minced garlic
  • soy sauce
  • red pepper flakes
  • brown sugar
  • ramen noodles
  • egg
  • everything bagel seasoning*
  • chopped green onions
ramen noodles in a pan with an egg

How to make TikTok Ramen

  1. Add ramen noodles to boiling water and boil for 3-5 minutes or until al dente. Drain noodles and set aside.
  2. Add butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, red pepper and brown sugar to a skillet.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until it begins to bubble and sugar is dissolved.
  4. Add ramen noodle pasta back to sauce and stir to evenly coat.
  5. Crack egg and cook, mixing egg in with noodles.
  6. Once egg is fully cooked, place noodles into a serving bowl and top with everything bagel seasoning and green onions. Serve Ramen immediately. 
tiktok ramen noodle ingredients

Viral Ramen Recipe Variations

If you’re anything like me, you’ll come back to this Ramen Noodle Recipe again and again.  After experimenting with this a couple of times, I’ve found there are some easy additions that will change it up nicely:

  • Mix peanut butter and lime juice into your soy sauce (with a bit of hot water) for a Pad Thai Ramen
  • Add some stir-fried veggies like red onions, shredded carrot, broccoli, mushrooms, and peppers for a colorful main dish that’s dinner-party-worthy
  • Add sriracha, chilies, or other hot sauces to give it even more of a kick

What is Everything Bagel Spice? 

A must-have for your kitchen, this spice mix can be found in several different varieties, including:

Can I make my own Everything Bagel Seasoning? 

Yes, you sure can make your own everything bagel seasoning with just some pantry ingredients. Mix together 3 tbsp. each of:

  • coarse salt
  • poppy seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • as well as 2 tbsp. each of the dried onion and dried garlic. 

You can also use Furikake or Fried Rice seasoning as a substitute.

everything bagel seasoning in a jar

Q & A

What if I’m gluten-free? 

No problem, just use rice noodles in place of the ramen and change the soy sauce to Tamari.

What if I’m out of Ramen Noodles?

Don’t sweat; any Asian noodles will do as a substitutio.  Just remember not to overcook them, it’s better to be slightly al dente.

How can I make ramen healthier?

For the butter, try substituting ghee, olive oil, or avocado oil.  For the sugar, you can use a low-calorie alternative like stevia or even agave or chicory.  To cut some of the sodium, try using Tamari or coconut aminos.

I’m vegan; can I leave out the egg and butter?

Absolutely, I would suggest substituting sesame oil for the butter, but any vegetable oil will work. As for the egg, a vegetable-based based replacer (such as JUST Egg) works great too, or just leave it out altogether.

big fork full of ramen noodles in a white bowl
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TikTok Ramen


Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
TikTok Ramen recipe with Instant ramen noodles, soy sauce, brown sugar, egg and Everything bagel seasoning takes the plain packet into an amazing no fuss but all the flavor lunch!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 0z. package Ramen Noodles toss seasoning packet
  • 1 egg
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Add ramen noodles to boiling water and boil for 3-5 minutes or until al dente. Drain noodles and set aside.
  • Add butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, red pepper and brown sugar to a skillet.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until it begins to bubble and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add ramen noodle pasta back to sauce and stir to evenly coat.
  • Crack egg and cook, mixing egg in with noodles.
  • Once egg is fully cooked, place noodles into a serving bowl and top with everything bagel seasoning and green onions. Serve Ramen immediately. 

Video

Notes

  • Please note that nutritional values are automatically set by a calculation in the recipe software and to ensure CORRECT values, please use your own app and serving size. 
  • See article for variations on this TikTok Ramen

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 833mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer: The nutritional data provided here is auto-calculated and intended for your convenience only. As it’s generated via automation, its accuracy may be compromised. For precise nutritional insight, please compute the values utilizing the actual ingredients in your recipe through your chosen nutrition calculator or application.

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3 Comments

  1. My new go to snack. So so good.

  2. Recipe is WAY too sweet and tasted like sugar. Would cut down on the brown sugar and too equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar.

  3. Super easy to make and delicious!