🍜 Ramen noodles with boiled egg
A quick, comforting bowl that upgrades basic noodles with a rich broth and a soft boiled egg. Simple, filling, and easy to customize.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 pack ramen noodles (any flavor or plain noodles)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1–2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional but recommended)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: green onions, chili flakes, sesame seeds
🥚 How to make the boiled egg (soft or firm)
Soft-boiled (best for ramen)
- Boil water
- Add egg gently
- Cook 6–7 minutes
- Transfer to cold water, peel
Firm-boiled
- Cook 9–10 minutes
👩🍳 Method
1. Prepare broth
- Bring water or broth to a boil.
- Add ramen seasoning (or salt, soy sauce, garlic if using).
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
2. Cook noodles
- Add noodles to the broth.
- Cook until soft (2–4 minutes depending on type).
3. Assemble bowl
- Place cooked noodles in a bowl with broth.
- Slice boiled egg in half and place on top.
- Add optional toppings like chili flakes or green onions.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Add shredded chicken or beef for protein
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or carrots
- Drizzle chili oil for spice
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook noodles—they become mushy fast
- Soft egg yolk makes the broth richer
- Add egg at the end for best presentation
⚡ Quick 3-step version
- Boil noodles
- Boil egg
- Combine in broth
If you want, I can show you a spicy Korean-style ramen upgrade, a creamy milk ramen version, or a high-protein chicken ramen bowl.