Description

This Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles recipe combines the rich, savory flavors of garlic and butter with classic instant ramen noodles, cooked in chicken stock for added depth. It’s a simple yet indulgent dish perfect for a quick meal, offering a creamy, comforting noodle experience without the usual flavor packet.

Ingredients

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Garlic Butter Sauce

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 large garlic cloves, minced (or 4 medium garlic cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)

Noodles and Broth

1 1/2 cups chicken stock (preferably 33% less sodium)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper powder
2 (3 ounces each) packages instant ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)

Instructions

Prepare the garlic butter base: Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the minced garlic into a cold medium-sized skillet or pan.
Sauté the garlic: Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic turns a light golden color. Be careful not to let the garlic brown as it will become bitter.
Add chicken stock and season: Pour in the chicken stock along with the salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
Cook the noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles to the pan and cook, stirring every 20–30 seconds to prevent sticking and to loosen the noodles as they soften.
Reduce the liquid: Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, leaving only a small amount of stock remaining.
Finish the dish: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced parsley to coat the noodles in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Serve: Enjoy the garlic butter ramen noodles hot for the best taste and texture.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of garlic to suit your preference for a stronger or milder garlic flavor.
Using low-sodium or reduced-sodium chicken stock helps control the saltiness of the dish.
Be sure not to overcook the garlic as it can turn bitter and affect the flavor.
If fresh parsley is not available, dried parsley can be used, but reduce the quantity to 1 teaspoon to avoid overpowering the dish.
This recipe is easily adaptable for vegetarians by substituting chicken stock with vegetable stock.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Keywords: Garlic Butter Ramen, Instant Noodles, Quick Dinner, Easy Ramen Recipe, Comfort Food, Garlic Butter Sauce