Ingredients
- 2 packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chili oil or sriracha
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 nori seaweed sheet, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, optional
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pour 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth into a large pot.
- Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the broth.
- Stir frequently to infuse the flavor.
- Whisk in soy sauce and sesame oil until fully combined.
- Season with salt and white pepper, tasting as you go.
- Stir in chili oil or sriracha for heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the simmering broth.
- Cook for 2 minutes until the mushrooms soften and release flavor.
- Break apart the instant ramen noodles.
- Add noodles to the boiling broth and stir to separate the strands.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- While the broth simmers, bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully lower room-temperature eggs into the boiling water.
- Boil eggs for exactly 6.5 to 7 minutes for jammy yolks.
- Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath.
- Cool, gently peel, and halve the eggs.
- Ladle the hot broth and noodles into two large ramen bowls.
- Arrange soft-boiled egg halves on top.
- Scatter sliced green onions over the bowls.
- Top with nori seaweed strips.
- Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Drizzle with extra sesame oil and fresh lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Discard the instant ramen seasoning packets and build flavor with broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. For the best texture, do not overcook the noodles, and always place soft-boiled eggs in an ice bath right after boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
