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An elevated bowl of ramen noodle soup with spinach, carrots, a boiled egg, and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, accompanied by chopsticks.

Easy Elevated Ramen Noodles Recipe

Upgrade your instant ramen for less! This Easy Elevated Ramen Noodles recipe is budget-friendly, customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes. Impress your family with restaurant-worthy ramen made with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: ramen noodles
Servings: 2
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 packs of instant ramen noodles
  • 4 baby bok choy
  • 1 carrot shredded (to be used as topping)
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds for garnish
  • 4 green onions chopped
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes for a soft-boiled consistency or 9-10 minutes for hard-boiled. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and immediately place them in ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the eggs and set aside.
    2 large eggs
  • Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauce. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Then, add the ramen noodles (discard the flavor packets) and cook according to package instructions. Next, Add the baby bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the leaves wilt and the stems are tender-crisp.
    4 cups of chicken broth, 2 packs of instant ramen noodles, 4 baby bok choy
  • Divide between the bowls. Cut the boiled eggs in half and place two halves in each bowl.
  • Top each bowl with shredded carrots, black sesame seeds, and chopped green onions. Serve immediately and allow everyone to stir their bowl to combine the flavors.
    1 carrot, 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, 4 green onions

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 3005mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15639IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 4mg
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