Take your ramen up a notch by incorporating the perfect egg. Eggs are not only flavorful but also packed with protein, making them an ideal addition to your ramen. Cook your noodles with seasoning and adjust the liquid to your preference. Then, get creative with egg preparation. Whether you choose to boil, poach, or simmer the egg directly in your ramen, or prefer scrambling it with drained noodles for a drier texture, the options are endless. Explore and find your preferred method to elevate this hearty dish.
Delicious Ways to Incorporate Eggs into Your Ramen
Discover various methods to add eggs to your ramen: slice a hard-boiled egg and pair it with seasoning and veggies, create egg-drop ramen by whisking an egg into your noodles, or fry boiled noodles until crispy and stir in a beaten egg until fully cooked. The possibilities are endless!
Unlock the Flavor: Step-by-Step Guide
Mastering the Art of Hard-Boiled Eggs
Prepare the Egg and Water
Boil and Simmer
Allow for Resting Time
Peeling and Preparing
Prepare the Ramen Noodles
Finalize and Serve
Perfecting Soft-Boiled Eggs
Begin the Boiling Process
Simmer the Egg to Perfection
Quickly Cool the Soft Boiled Egg
PRO TIP
Vanna Tran
Seasoned Cook
Seasoned Cook
Advice from Vanna Tran, Seasoned Cook: 'You can recreate the chilled soft boiled eggs found in ramen shops at home. Simply take your peeled soft boiled eggs and place them in your refrigerator overnight in a mixture of 1 part soy sauce, 1 part mirin, and 3 parts water.'
Cook and Season the Ramen
Prepare and Incorporate the Egg
Mastering the Simmering Technique
Boil the Noodles
Enhance with Seasonings
Prepare the Beaten Egg
Whisk and Cook the Egg
Exploring the Poaching Technique
Cook the Ramen Briefly
Season and Crack an Egg
Allow the Egg to Rest in the Ramen
Present the Ramen with Poached Egg
Embracing the Scrambling Technique
Boil the Ramen for 3 Minutes
Season and Drain the Ramen
Sauté the Noodles for 2 Minutes
Incorporate Beaten Egg into the Noodles
Serve the Hot Scrambled Egg Ramen
Essential Shopping List and Recipe
Sample Ramen with Egg Shopping ListRamen with Egg Recipe ExampleUseful Tips
The insights shared in this section are drawn from the experiences of Mytour readers like you. If you have a helpful tip you’d like to contribute to Mytour, please share it below.
- Prepare a separate, runny sunny-side-up egg and place it atop the noodles. Then, simply mix and enjoy!
- Enhance your ramen by incorporating vegetables and spices into the scrambled eggs.
Items You'll Need
Hard-Boiled
- Pot
- Ramen
- Egg
- Slotted Spoon
- Knife
Soft-Boiled
- Pot
- Ramen
- Egg
- Measuring Cup
- Slotted Spoon
- Knife
- Bowl
- Ice
Simmered
- Pot
- Ramen
- Egg
- Whisk
- Small Prep Bowl
- Fork
Poached
- Pot
- Ramen
- Egg
- Serving Bowl
- Spoon
Scrambled
- Pot
- Ramen
- Egg
- Whisk
- Fork
- Bowl
- Colander
- Spoon