Simple Ramen Upgrade
Take instant ramen from plain to impressive with a soft-boiled egg, quick-pickled vegetables, and a silky broth enriched with miso and sesame oil. Total time under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, gently lower eggs into water. Boil for 6 minutes for soft yolks.
Step 3
While eggs cook, toss cucumber slices with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Remove eggs to an ice bath. Let sit 2 minutes, then peel and set aside.
Step 5
Return water to boil. Add noodles and cook per package directions, usually 3 minutes.
Step 6
While noodles cook, whisk miso paste with 2 tbsp warm water until smooth.
Step 7
Remove pot from heat. Stir in miso mixture and sesame oil until combined.
Step 8
Divide noodles and broth between two bowls. Top each with one halved egg.
Step 9
Add pickled cucumber, scallions, and reserved seasoning packet to taste.
Step 10
Serve immediately while broth is still hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart minimum)
- small bowl
- whisk
- slotted spoon
- small plate or bowl for ice bath
- vegetable knife
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