Viral Ramen

Name: Viral Ramen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 (3-ounce) packages instant ramen, spice packet discarded or reserved for a separate use; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; red pepper flakes, to taste; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, for serving; scallions, optional, to taste, chopped, for serving

Asian Stove-Top Vegetarian

Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

You might have seen this ramen on social media. Now, there's no need to dig through your feed to find that clip again; you have all you need at your fingertips! Viral Ramen makes the most of packaged ramen noodles by mixing them with tender sautéed vegetables and a spicy soy sauce for a warm umami kick! Eggs bring hearty yet fluffy protein and everything bagel seasoning takes your taste buds... well, everywhere! Viral Ramen is going to become a sensation in your home, too!

Ingredients

2 (3-ounce) packages instant ramen, spice packet discarded or reserved for a separate use
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
2 cloves garlic, minced
red pepper flakes, to taste
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, for serving
scallions, optional, to taste, chopped, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a medium pot of boiling water, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.

Step 2 -Drain the noodles and set them aside.

Step 3 -In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.

Step 4 -Add the bell peppers and the carrots and cook, while stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.

Step 5 -Add the garlic and the red pepper flakes and cook, while stirring, until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.

Step 6 -Add the soy sauce and the brown sugar and cook, while stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is boiling, about 15 minutes.

Step 7 -Add the noodles and toss to coat.

Step 8 -Push the noodles to one side of the skillet and add the eggs to the other side.

Step 9 -Season the eggs with the salt and the pepper.

Step 10 -Let the eggs sit until the very edges look like they are set, about 20 seconds.

Step 11 -Stir the eggs and cook, while stirring occasionally, until large, soft curds form, about 3 minutes.

Step 12 -Combine the noodles and the eggs.

Step 13 -Top the noodle mixture with the everything bagel seasoning and the scallions.

Step 14 -Serve.

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