Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg
Noodles and chilli sauce come together in this Chinese dish — 45 minutes, 4 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 4 steps.
You'll mainly reach for saucepan. At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Boil: Bring water to a boil, gently add eggs, and cook for exactly 6½ to 7 minutes.
- Ice Bath: Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water for 3–5 minutes to stop cooking.
- Marinate (Optional but recommended): Peel the eggs and marinate in a mix of 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sugar, and 4 tbsp water for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Serve: Slice in half, letting the yolk flow into the broth
You'll use: Saucepan
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Ma Po Tofu Beef
- Wontons Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 4 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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