Instant Ramen Soft Egg (Print View)

Quickly transform instant noodles with a soft egg, butter, and scallions for rich, comforting flavor.

# Components:

→ Instant Noodles

01 - 1 package instant ramen noodles (any flavor)

→ Broth & Flavor

02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 ramen seasoning packet
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Add-Ins

05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 scallion, thinly sliced

→ Optional

07 - Chili flakes or chili oil, to taste
08 - Soy sauce, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
02 - Add instant ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Lower heat to a gentle simmer; carefully crack the egg into the broth without stirring. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the egg white is set and yolk remains soft.
04 - Stir in the seasoning packet and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
05 - Transfer noodles and broth to a serving bowl. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and add chili flakes or soy sauce as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes but tastes like you actually tried, which somehow matters more than it should.
  • That silky soft yolk breaks into the broth like a tiny gift to yourself, making everything taste richer and more satisfying.
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have, so there's no excuse not to make it tonight.
02 -
  • The egg must go in when the heat is low or it'll scramble into rubbery bits instead of staying silky—this detail changes everything.
  • Covering the pot is not optional; it creates the gentle steam that cooks the white while protecting the yolk's softness.
03 -
  • Add the egg at the very end, not the beginning, because it'll set perfectly in the residual heat once everything else is done.
  • If you want the yolk fully set, cover for 3–4 minutes instead, but honestly, the runny yolk is where the magic lives.
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