Instant Noodles with Egg Butter Garlic
A quick and flavorful dish combining creamy egg, rich butter, and aromatic garlic with instant noodles for a comforting meal ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pack instant noodles
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the instant noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Crack the egg into the pot and gently scramble it with the garlic butter until cooked through.
- Return the cooked noodles to the pot and toss everything together to combine well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes to enhance the flavors.