Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

eggs

soft-boiled

1 tbsp

sesame oil

1 tbsp

olive oil

4 cloves

garlic

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

ginger paste

1 quart

vegetable broth

3 tbsp

soy sauce

reduced-sodium

1 tbsp

mirin

8 ounces

shiitake mushrooms

sliced

5 unit

red bell peppers

thinly sliced

4 cup

bok choy

chopped

3 unit

green onions

thinly sliced on the diagonal

16 ounces

fresh ramen noodles

4 tsp

chile-garlic sauce

to taste

0.25 cup

kimchi

to taste

4 unit

radishes

thinly sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water.

Step 2
~2 min

Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 2 minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

Prepare a bowl of ice water while eggs cook.

Step 4
~2 min

Transfer eggs from the saucepan to the ice bath, reserving cooking water in the saucepan.

Step 5
~2 min

Soak until completely cooled, about 15 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Gently peel eggs and set aside.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat sesame oil and olive oil together in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Add garlic and ginger paste and sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 9
~2 min

Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 10
~2 min

Add soy sauce and mirin.

Step 11
~2 min

Add mushrooms to the simmering broth and cook 5 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Add bell peppers, bok choy, and green onions and cook 1 minute more.

Step 13
~2 min

Reheat the water used for the eggs.

Step 14
~2 min

Add ramen to the boiling water and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 15
~2 min

Drain the ramen noodles.

Step 16
~2 min

Place a portion of cooked noodles in a bowl and top with broth, vegetables, and 1 egg.

Step 17
~2 min

Garnish with kimchi, chile-garlic sauce, and radish.

Step 18
~2 min

Repeat with remaining noodles, broth, vegetables, egg, and toppings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust soy sauce to taste.

Add a poached egg for extra richness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Broth can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of steamed greens.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Gyoza
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

A popular and comforting noodle soup dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Comfort Food
Lunch
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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