Go Back
–+ servings
Top-down view of a white bowl holding spicy ramen noodles in broth with slices of chicken, two yolky egg halves, and green garnish.

15 Minute Spicy Ramen

40aprons.com/15-minute-spicy-ramen/
This 15-minute hack for 25¢ ramen packages gives you a perfect Japanese comfort food with ease.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 2 servings

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients

For the Spicy Ramen

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup water (or 1 additional cup broth)
  • 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger (cut into 4 slices)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled, smashed)
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 dash rice wine vinegar
  • 2 blocks dried ramen noodles (or 2 servings fresh ramen noodles)

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

  • 2 large soft-boiled eggs (halved)
  • thinly sliced scallions
  • black sesame seeds (or shichimi togarashi)
  • ½ sheet nori (thinly sliced)
  • chopped chicken (or shredded chicken, optional)

Instructions

  • Place large saucepan on stovetop over high heat. Add 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup water, 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon miso paste, 1 tablespoon sambal oelek, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 1 dash rice wine vinegar. Stir well to incorporate ingredients, then bring mixture to boil.
  • Once mixture reaches rolling boil, immediately reduce heat under saucepan to medium-low. Simmer mixture 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, use slotted spoon to remove ginger and garlic pieces.
  • Add 2 blocks dried ramen noodles to saucepan and cook noodles in broth mixture until noodles are soft.
  • Once all noodles have softened, use slotted spoon to transfer noodles from saucepan to serving bowls, dividing noodles evenly between bowls.
  • Pour broth over noodles, dividing broth evenly between bowls.
  • If desired, top ramen with halves of 2 large soft-boiled eggs. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions, black sesame seeds, ½ sheet nori, and chopped chicken. Serve ramen immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Sambal Oelek: If you can't find or don't have sambal oelek, you can use Gochujang, chili-garlic sauce, red chili flakes, or sriracha. Sriracha will be a little sweeter, though, and may throw off the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Ramen: Use the dried noodle blocks only - don't use the seasoning packets!
  • Sodium Content: The sodium estimate in the nutrition information reflects using low-sodium chicken broth and low-sodium soy sauce, and omitting the ramen seasoning packets. 
 

Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs

  • Stovetop Soft-Boiled Eggs: Boil eggs 6 to 7 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to ice bath and let eggs soak until cool enough to handle.
  • Instant Pot Soft-Boiled Eggs: Cook 1 minute on Manual Low Pressure, then immediately quick release steam and remove eggs. Immediately transfer eggs to ice bath and let eggs soak until cool enough to handle.
  • Air Fryer Soft-Boiled Eggs: Air fry eggs at 300° Fahrenheit for 7-9 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to ice bath and let eggs soak until cool enough to handle.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 servingCalories: 562calProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 2480mgPotassium: 468mgTotal Carbs: 59gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gErythritol: 0gSugar Alcohols: 0gNet Carbs: 56gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://40aprons.com/15-minute-spicy-ramen/