Buttery Soft-Egg Ramen
Instant ramen transformed with a silky soft-boiled egg, melted butter, and crispy fried shallots. Takes 15 minutes and tastes like you actually tried.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 390
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then gently lower the eggs in for 6 minutes until soft-boiled.
Step 2
Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool, then boil the ramen noodles in the same water until tender, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain noodles and return them to the pot.
Step 4
Stir the butter into the hot noodles until melted and glossy, then add the ramen seasoning packet and 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 5
Divide noodles between bowls, add remaining broth, then top each with a halved soft-boiled egg and scallion.
Step 6
Scatter fried shallots and grated ginger over the top, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- slotted spoon
- bowl
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