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A bowl of Ramen Noodles with grilled chicken slices, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg, placed in a flavorful broth.

ramen noodles

This quick and customizable ramen noodles recipe turns cheap instant ramen into a flavorful, hearty meal in under 20 minutes. With fresh vegetables, protein options, and a rich broth, you can enjoy a comforting, healthy bowl that’s a far cry from the styrofoam cups you may have had in college.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: Chinese ramen noodles recipe, Fresh ramen noodles, Japanese ramen, Korean Ramen, Plain ramen noodles, Ramen noodles near me, Udon noodles, Where to buy plain ramen noodles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot (For broth and noodles)
  • 1 Small Saucepan (For soft-boiling eggs)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board (To prep ingredients)
  • 1 Ladle (For serving soup)
  • 1 Serving Bowls (To serve the ramen)

Ingredients

  • 4 Servings Fresh ramen noodles -Or dried ramen noodles instant ramen packets
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock - Use your preferred stock
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil - For flavor enhancement
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 1- inch piece Fresh ginger - Minced
  • 2 stalks Green onions - Sliced
  • 4 Soft-boiled eggs - Halved
  • 1 cup Sliced mushrooms - Fresh or dried
  • 1 cup Baby spinach or bok choy - Fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Corn kernels - Fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup Bean sprouts - Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds - For garnish
  • 1-2 wedges Lime wedges - Optional for serving
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken or pork - Optional for protein
  • ½ cup Tofu cubes - Optional for protein
  • 1-2 sheets Nori sheets - Optional for garnish
  • 1-2 teaspoon Chili oil - Optional for spice

Instructions

  • Boil water and cook eggs for 6-7 minutes
    A small saucepan with sesame oil, soy sauce, and ginger being mixed to create a base for the ramen broth.
  • heat sesame oil, sauté garlic and ginger
    A large pot on the stove with ingredients cooking in the broth.
  • Add stock and soy sauce, simmer for flavor
    A small saucepan filled with broth, steaming as noodles are being added
  • Cook noodles in simmering broth for 2-3 minutes
    A pot on the stove with broccoli, mushrooms, and tofu being prepared with a flavorful broth.
  • Add vegetables and protein, season to taste
    A close-up of a steaming bowl of ramen with tender grilled chicken, garnished with green onions and red chili flakes, with noodles being lifted by chopsticks.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bow | Calories: 400kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 180mg (60%) | Sodium: 800mg (35%) | Potassium: 500mg (14%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 1000IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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