Quick & Tasty Instant Ramen Recipe

Name: Quick & Tasty Instant Ramen Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1 pack noodles (instant ramen); 2 cups water; 1 egg; 1 green onion (chopped); 1/2 cup spinach (or other leafy greens); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Discover how to transform simple instant ramen into a gourmet meal with just a few fresh ingredients, making it a perfect, quick culinary delight.

Jasmine Ito

Kenji|June 24, 2024

A bowl of quick, tasty ramen with a poached egg on top, garnished with fresh green onions and spinach, placed on a gray surface with chopsticks and bowls containing additional green onions and spinach.

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A bowl of instant ramen with broth, spinach, a soft-boiled egg, and sliced green onions, placed next to a white cloth. Black chopsticks rest on the bowl's edge. This tasty recipe is perfect for when you're short on time.

Quick & Tasty Instant Ramen Recipe

Jasmine Ito

A quick and convenient noodle dish, perfect for late-night cravings or a fast meal, elevated with simple, fresh ingredients.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Meal Type Main Course, Snacks

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Calories 1.724 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Ingredient Cost $1.50

Shopping Cost$15

Equipment

Medium pot
Bowl

Ingredients

1 pack noodles instant ramen
2 cups water
1 egg
1 green onion chopped
½ cup spinach or other leafy greens
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2 cups water
Add the instant ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions.
1 pack noodles
In the last minute of cooking, add the egg and spinach to the pot.
1 egg, 1/2 cup spinach
Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with chopped green onions.
1 green onion

Notes

Customize with additional toppings like mushrooms, corn, or leftover meat.
For a spicy kick, add a dash of sriracha or chili oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 1.724kcalCarbohydrates: 338gProtein: 61gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 1.071mgPotassium: 1.16mgFiber: 15gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1.532IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 7mg

Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Instant Ramen, Quick Meal

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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For Kenji, Tokyo-based graphic designer, instant ramen is more than just a quick meal; it's a comforting late-night companion. After hours of working on design projects, he often turns to this convenient noodle dish, enhancing it with fresh ingredients like eggs, spinach, and green onions. It's a simple yet satisfying solution that fuels his creativity, proving that even quick meals can be delicious and nourishing.

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