Garlic Snap Peas with Ramen

Introduction

This quick and flavorful dish elevates instant ramen with a savory snap pea stir-fry and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. It’s simple, fast, and packed with protein and fresh flavor, making it an easy go-to meal.

Ingredients

• 1 package instant ramen

• 1 pint (0.5 lb) sugar snap peas

• ½ to 1 head garlic, minced

• Cooking oil

• Salt

• Soy sauce or tamari

• Toasted sesame oil

• 1 soft-boiled egg (6–6.5 minutes)

• Scallions, chopped

• Sesame seeds

• Chili oil for drizzling

Steps

1. Bring water to boil for ramen. Prepare it to your preferred level of brothiness, aiming to finish cooking the noodles around the same time as the peas.

2. Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.

3. Prep snap peas by pulling off stem ends and removing the tough string along the side.

4. Toss peas into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes.

5. Add minced garlic when peas begin to brown. Cook another 2–3 minutes, crisping but not burning the garlic.

6. Add a pinch of salt, a splash of tamari, and toasted sesame oil. Toss and cook for 1–2 more minutes. Remove from heat.

7. Place ramen in a bowl, add peas on one side, soft-boiled egg on the other.

8. Sprinkle with scallions, sesame seeds, and drizzle with chili oil. Serve immediately.