Sesame Garlic Ramen
This is what instant ramen dreams of becoming. Same speed, completely different league. A rich sesame garlic broth, springy noodles, a jammy soft-boiled egg, and whatever toppings you have on hand. It’s comfort food that takes 12 minutes and costs about $2.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Transforms cheap ramen into a real meal
- Rich umami flavor from sesame oil and soy sauce
- Endlessly customizable toppings
- Ultimate comfort food in 12 minutes
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Sesame Garlic Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 packet instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- Toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, corn, spinach, nori
Instructions
- Start the soft-boiled egg: lower an egg into boiling water, cook 6.5 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Peel when cool.
- In a saucepan, heat chicken broth over medium heat. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet — your broth is better). Cook 2-3 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Pour everything into a bowl — broth and noodles.
- Slice the soft-boiled egg in half and place on top. Add green onions, sesame seeds, and any other toppings. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- 6.5 minutes is the magic number for a jammy soft-boiled egg with a runny center.
- Use the ice bath — it stops the cooking and makes peeling effortless.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach to the hot broth — it wilts in 30 seconds for easy greens.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken turns this into a high-protein meal.
Calories: 380 | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Carbs: 42g
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Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.
