
Instant Ramen Recipe
Lusting for a quick, convenient meal, instant ramen can be revisited as a chopstick version of a gourmet meal, using only a few additional ingredients. Following is a recipe to upgrade your ordinary ramen package into a delicious and fulfilling meal.
Ingredients
- One packet of instant ramen (flavor of your choice)
- 2 cups water (or broth for extra flavor)
- One egg
- 415 g vegetables (e.g., spinach, bok choy, carrots, green onion).
- 1/4 cup cooked protein (optional: shredded chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- One teaspoon of soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional toppings: Optional toppings:
- Chilli flakes or chili oil
- Sesame seeds
- Nori (seaweed) strips
- Lime wedge
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
Put 2 cups (or approximately a pot of water) in a container and heat to boiling. Place the noodles in a bowl and cook according to the side. If the user wants the noodles to be more complicated, they can be cooked for a shorter time.
Add Flavor:
Add seasoning package included in the ramen. For enhanced flavor, add soy sauce and sesame oil. Adjust quantities to suit your taste.
Cook the Egg:
Poached Egg: Crack the egg into the simmering broth and cook for 2–3 min, that is, without agitation, for a soft yolk.
Beaten Egg: Beat an egg in a glass to slowly stir the egg into boiling broth as the broth is continuously stirred to create an egg ribbon.
Add Vegetables and Protein:
To the last 1–2 min of cooking (as needed). Leafy greens (e.g., spinach or bok choy) are cooked in a few minutes, and vegetables with opaque flesh (e.g., carrots) must be sliced as thinly as possible because of the long cooking time.
Serve and Garnish:
Provide ramen in a bowl and prompt the user to add toppings of their choice. Hot chili may be added as a flavor surprise, chili flakes may be added to introduce the chili taste, sesame seeds may be added for a mouthfeel, and nori can be added as a topping to introduce the taste of umami. A squeeze of lime can add a refreshing tang.
Tips for Customization
Spicy Ramen: (Please add a dash of chili paste, sriracha or chili oil for more spice).
Creamy Ramen: Stir in a tablespoon of peanut butter or a dollop of coconut milk for a creamy, decadent broth.
Cheesy Ramen: Cheese can be grated, put into and steeped in the broth as a next comfort.
Miso Ramen: Add 1 tsp miso paste (a taste note that is both flavourful and umami taste).
Conclusion
Simply adding a few hidden ingredients, the art of instant ramen rises from a simple snack to a complete, flavorful meal. No matter how pressed for time or if you are craving comfort food, this recipe can be repeated and very satisfying.