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Name: Gourmet Budget Ramen That Tastes Like a Luxury Meal

Summary: This easy and affordable ramen recipe transforms a simple instant noodle pack into a gourmet-tasting meal, loaded with rich flavors, fresh toppings, and a soft-boiled egg. It tastes like a luxury restaurant bowl for under $5!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Japanese-style
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pack instant ramen noodles any flavor
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 4 –5 mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili crisp optional
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
  • 2 cups water

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Medium saucepan
  • Small saucepan (for egg)
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Gently lower in the egg and simmer for 7 minutes for a soft-boiled yolk. Remove the egg, place it in cold water, peel, and set aside.
  3. In another saucepan, heat a splash of oil and quickly sauté the mushrooms until softened.
  4. Add 2 cups water to the saucepan with the mushrooms, bring to a boil, and add the ramen noodles. Cook according to package directions.
  5. Stir in the included ramen seasoning, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
  6. Ladle the ramen into a bowl. Top with sliced green onions, the peeled soft-boiled egg (cut in half), fresh herbs, and a drizzle of chili crisp if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy a luxurious restaurant-style meal on a budget!

Notes

Notes:
You can substitute the mushrooms for any quick-cooking veggie like bok choy or spinach.
Chili crisp is optional but highly recommended for a gourmet, restaurant-style flavor.
Feel free to add leftover shredded chicken or tofu for extra protein.