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Fried garlic is just an overall handy condiment to have in your pantry. Even though it’s fried, it’s still got its pleasant pungent garlicky flavor.
Why Fried Garlic is Great for Ramen
It’s such a quick way to add flavor and crunch to your bowl when you have it already fried. I typically just buy a container of it at the store for convenience-sake. But it’s also something you can easily fry at home. The key is to just not overcook it or else it can become bitter.
I like adding it to spicy ramens that can benefit from some savory notes. It’s also great in creamy ramens to cut through the richness of the broth or sauce.
In the picture above, I added it to my Creamy Cheesy Buldak with Imitation Crab for an extra crunch.
How to Add Fried Garlic to Your Ramen
- As a Garnish: I mean this is just the most simple way to add it because you can control the amount of savory garlic flavor that you want in your noodles.
- Stirred In: While cooking the broth, you can add the fried garlic so that the flavor is more infused.
- Garlic Oil: If you fried the garlic at home, keep some of the oil to drizzle over your noodles!
Order it online here: Crispy Fried Garlic
My Instant Ramen Suggestions
Let me know your favorite ways to use fried garlic in the comments!
