Description
Level up your instant ramen with these genius hacks—from poached eggs and kimchi to creamy cheese infusions and global-inspired sauces. Fast, customizable, and flavor-packed.
Ingredients
Instant ramen packet
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Egg
Kimchi or frozen veggies
Cheese or garlic butter
Spicy condiments (chili crisp, gochujang)
Leftover proteins (chicken, tofu)
Green onions or crushed chips
Instructions
1. Boil noodles in 2 cups of water.
2. After 2 minutes, drain half the water.
3. Stir in seasoning packet, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
4. Add spicy condiments of choice.
5. Crack an egg into broth and poach for 2–3 minutes.
6. Add spinach, kimchi, or frozen veggies.
7. Top with cheese or garlic butter.
8. Finish with green onions or crunchy toppings.
Notes
Try a creamy variation with Boursin or pumpkin purée.
For non-soup ideas: turn into casseroles, stir-fry, or crispy patties.
Store separately when meal prepping.
Reheat with extra broth or high-heat stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: ramen hack, instant noodles, ramen recipe, creamy ramen, spicy ramen, comfort food