Imagine diving into a steaming bowl of authentic Japanese ramen without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking the bank at a fancy restaurant. This incredibly easy homemade ramen recipe will transform your weeknight dinner from ordinary to extraordinary, delivering rich, comforting flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal cooking skills, you'll create a restaurant-worthy meal that looks and tastes like it was crafted by a professional chef.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Japanese
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 packs of instant ramen noodles
- 2 soft boiled eggs
- 1 cup bok choy
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Soy sauce to taste
- Sesame oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: chicken broth, instant ramen noodles, soft boiled eggs, bok choy, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- In a medium-sized pot, pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- While the broth is heating, prepare the bok choy by rinsing it under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Once cleaned, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the broth is simmering, add the chopped bok choy to the pot and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes tender.
- Next, add the 2 packs of instant ramen noodles directly into the simmering broth. Cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
- While the noodles are cooking, slice the green onions. Set aside some for garnish and keep the rest to mix into the ramen.
- Once the noodles are cooked, taste the broth and add soy sauce to your liking for additional flavor. Stir well to combine.
- To serve, divide the ramen noodles and bok choy evenly between two bowls, ladling the hot broth over the top.
- Carefully cut the soft boiled eggs in half and place one half in each bowl on top of the ramen.
- Garnish with the sliced green onions and drizzle a small amount of sesame oil over each bowl for added flavor.
- Enjoy your easy homemade ramen with soft boiled eggs while it's hot!
Tips
- Use high-quality chicken broth as the foundation of your ramen - it makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Don't overcook the bok choy; it should remain slightly crisp for the best texture.
- For perfectly soft-boiled eggs, aim for a 6-7 minute boiling time and immediately place in ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Customize your ramen by adding protein like sliced chicken, pork, or tofu.
- Fresh green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil are key to elevating the final dish's flavor profile.
- If you want extra umami, consider adding a splash of mirin or a sprinkle of furikake as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 210mg
