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Soft-Boiled Egg Ramen Bowl

Instant ramen topped with a jammy soft-boiled egg, fresh scallions, and crispy nori — ready in under 15 minutes. A college-dorm classic that actually tastes good.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
12g
Soft-Boiled Egg Ramen Bowl
comfortquickamericaneggscreamytendercrispyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Gently lower eggs into boiling water and cook 6 minutes for jammy yolks.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer eggs to ice water to cool, then peel and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add ramen noodles to the same boiling water and cook until tender, ~3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Divide noodles and broth between two bowls, then top each with one soft-boiled egg.

  6. Step 6

    Tear nori into pieces, scatter sliced scallions over top, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • slotted spoon
  • small bowl (for ice water)

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