Perfect Instant Ramen

Adapted from Roy Choi's "L.A. Son"

Yield: 1 serving

•     2½ cups water
•     1 pack Shin Ramyun (or another brand of instant ramen)
•     1 egg
•     ½ teaspoon butter    
•     1 tsp soy sauce
•     2 slices American cheese
•     ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
•     ½ scallion, green part only, thinly sliced on a bias (optional)

Prep Time: 5 minutes / Cook Time: 8 minutes / Total Time: 13 minutes

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes, then add the flavor pack and soy sauce.

Cook for another 3 minutes, then turn off the heat and crack in the egg, but do not mix it in. Pull the hot noodles gently over the raw egg and allow the egg to poach, about 3 more minutes.

Carefully pour the ramen into your serving bowl of choice, making sure not to break the egg.

Add the butter, cheese and sesame seeds to the bowl and stir gently to incorporate. Top with the chopped scallion (optional) and serve.

My Notes: Easy to make and satisfying, although a bit heavy. I skip the sesame seeds and onion and added the soy.


MXF