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Quick Spicy Ramen Recipe with Creamy Soft-Boiled Egg

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A quick and easy spicy ramen recipe featuring a creamy soft-boiled egg that adds luscious silkiness to the flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy weeknights and customizable with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • Ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (naturally brewed like Kikkoman)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili paste or sauce (sambal oelek or gochujang)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 large soft-boiled eggs
  • Optional toppings: fresh spinach or bok choy (a handful), toasted sesame seeds, sliced mushrooms, shredded cooked chicken

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in large eggs using a slotted spoon. Boil exactly 6 minutes for creamy yolks. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Pour in 4 cups (1 liter) of broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 to 2 teaspoons chili paste (adjust to your spice preference). Let simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt or spice as needed.
  5. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions until just tender (3-4 minutes). Drain and rinse briefly under cool water to stop cooking and prevent stickiness.
  6. If using greens like spinach or bok choy, blanch them quickly in the noodle cooking water for 30 seconds, then drain.
  7. Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface and peel under running water to keep the whites intact.
  8. Divide noodles between two bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles. Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place on top. Add greens, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use large eggs at room temperature for best soft-boiled results. Immediately plunge eggs into an ice bath after boiling to stop cooking and ease peeling. Adjust chili paste quantity to control spice level. Cooking noodles separately prevents mushiness. Fresh eggs do not peel well; use eggs about a week old if possible. For gluten-free, swap soy sauce with tamari and use vegetable broth.

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