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A steaming bowl of ramen with golden-yolk soft-boiled eggs, charred chicken slices, scallions, and chili flakes in flavorful broth.

Ramen Noodles

Upgrade cheap instant ramen into a flavorful, filling bowl with eggs, veggies, and pantry staples. Tastes like restaurant ramen for under $1
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet Instant ramen noodles - Any flavor
  • ½ packet Seasoning packet - Adjust to taste
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger - Minced, or pinch ground ginger
  • 1 Egg - Fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce - To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame oil - Add at end
  • 1 dash Hot sauce / chili flakes - Optional
  • ½ cup Spinach / greens - Fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Cooked chicken/pork - Leftover, shredded
  • ½ cup Frozen vegetables - Peas, corn, carrots
  • ¼ cup Mushrooms - Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Corn - Fresh or frozen
  • 1 Green onion - Chopped, for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan (Medium, with lid)
  • 1 Knife (Sharp, for chopping)
  • 1 Ladle/Spoon (Large, for serving)
  • 1 Small bowl (For cracking eggs)
  • 1 Chopsticks/Fork (For eating)

Method
 

  1. Boil 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Add ½ seasoning packet. Stir in garlic and ginger. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
    A pot of ramen cooking on the stove with broccoli, carrots, peas, and green beans mixed into the broth and noodles.
  2. Add ramen noodles to simmering broth. Cook 2 minutes. Crack egg into small bowl, pour in. Stir gently.
    A pot of ramen simmering with broth, leafy greens, corn, and noodles, topped with a raw egg, sesame seeds, and a wooden spoon stirring the soup.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add meat/vegetables. Top with green onions and hot sauce. Serve immediately.
    A close-up of a ramen bowl topped with sliced grilled chicken, soft-boiled egg, chopped scallions, and chili flakes in a rich, spicy broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 400gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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