Five Minute Ramen Hack

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place one egg yolk into a bowl.
  2. 2Add 1-2 tablespoons of mayo to the bowl.
  3. 3Add gochujang to the bowl.
  4. 4Add peanut butter to the bowl.
  5. 5Add chili powder to the bowl.
  6. 6Add ramen seasoning packet to the bowl.
  7. 7Add crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl.
  8. 8Pour hot starchy noodle water into the bowl with the ingredients.
  9. 9Whisk everything together until well combined and creamy.
  10. 10Add cooked instant ramen noodles into the creamy sauce.
  11. 11Top with chili oil.
  12. 12Add jammy eggs as a topping.
  13. 13Garnish with chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp mayo
  • Gochugaru or regular chili flakes
  • 1 ramen seasoning packet
  • 1 tbsp sauce of choice, gochujang, or chili oil
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • instant ramen
  • starchy noodle water
  • chili oil
  • jammy eggs
  • green onions

Equipment

bowlchopsticksspoon

Tips

  • The egg yolk is cooked by tempering it with hot noodle water.
  • Feel free to tailor the ingredients, toppings, and add-ins.
  • Cook instant ramen until just shy of al dente.
  • Add a few ladles of starchy noodle water to cook the egg.
  • Taste and adjust flavors to preference.