Cook 1 pkg instant ramen noodle based on the package instructions, discard the seasoning packet, and drain the noodles.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon minced garlic and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic. Then stir in 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pan and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce mixture. Then push the noodles to one side of the pan.
Turn the heat up to high and add 1 slightly beaten egg to the other side of the pan. Scramble the egg until set, then toss the scrambled egg with the noodles.
Remove from the heat, serve warm topped with 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning, and enjoy.
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Notes
This recipe is spicy, so reduce the amount of red pepper flakes in the recipe if you are sensitive to spicy foods. This is best served fresh, but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Tips for the Best Ramen
Cooking Noodles - Cook noodles according to package. Place in boiling water and cook until soft or al dente.
Ramen Noodles - You can use any type of ramen noodles.
Sauce - Make sure the sauce is hot when tossing the noodles on the griddle.
Green Onions - When the noodles are finished cooking, garnish with green onions.
Variations
Reduce the Spice - You can eliminate the red chili flakes if you don't like spice. This recipe is spicy, so reduce the amount of red pepper flakes in the recipe if you are sensitive to spicy foods.
Add Veggies - For added flavor you can easily add in some vegetables. We recommend bell peppers, shredded carrots, slice mushrooms or chopped zucchini.
Healthy Ramen - Use Low Sodium Soy Sauce and a brown sugar substitute. You can even use olive oil or avocado oil instead of butter to sauteed the noodles in.
Noodles - If you don't have an ramen noodles, you can easily use this recipe with Asian Noodles.
Sesame Oil - You can easily add in sesame oil for added flavor.