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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson, and Vanna Tran, a trusted member of wikiHow's volunteer community. Vanna Tran is a home cook who started cooking with her mother at a very young age. She has catered events and hosted pop-up dinners in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 5 years. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 2,116,647 times. Learn more...

Eggs are a great way to add flavor and protein to your package of ramen. Prepare the noodles with seasoning and as much liquid as you like. Then, decide how you want to prepare the egg. You can boil, poach, or simmer an egg directly in the ramen. If you prefer drier eggs and noodles, scramble the eggs with the drained noodles. Experiment to find your favorite way of preparing this filling dish.

Tasty Ways to Add Egg to Ramen

  • Slice a hard-boiled egg in half and add it to your ramen with seasoning and vegetables.
  • Alternatively, whisk an egg until the yolk and whites are combined and pour it into your noodles to enjoy egg-drop ramen.
  • Or, after boiling your noodles, fry them until they’re slightly crispy and add a beaten egg to the skillet. Stir until it’s completely cooked.

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 5:

Hard-Boiling

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  1. Step 1 Place the egg and water in a pot. 1 Place the egg and water in a pot. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the egg by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Set the pot on the stove.[1]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 2 Bring the water to a boil and turn off the heat. Heat the pot over high so the water begins to boil. Turn the heat off, but leave the pot on the burner.[2] Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Rest the egg in the water for 10 minutes. 3 Rest the egg in the water for 10 minutes. The egg will finish cooking in the hot water even with the heat off. Turning off the heat will prevent the egg from overcooking and becoming tough.[3]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 4 Peel the egg and reheat the water in the pot. Use a slotted spoon to lift the egg out of the hot water. Leave the hot water in the pot and turn the heat back on to high. Run the egg under cold water, so it's easier to peel.[4]
    • Ensure that there aren't any bits of shell stuck on the peeled egg. You may want to rinse the peeled egg under water to get any bits of shell off.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 5 Cook the ramen. Once the water in the pot is boiling again, add the ramen noodles. Boil them for 3 minutes or until they're as soft as you like. For soupier noodles, leave the water in the pot or drain the noodles and return them to the pot, if you like mainly noodles.[5]
  6. Step 6 Season and serve the ramen with a hard-boiled egg. 6 Season and serve the ramen with a hard-boiled egg. Stir any seasonings or vegetables into the noodles. Slice the hard-boiled egg in half and add it to the ramen. Serve the ramen while it's still hot.[6]
    • You can store the leftover ramen in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container. Keep in mind that the noodles will continue to soften and swell as they soak.
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Soft-Boiling

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 1 Boil water and add an egg. Measure 2 cups (475 ml) of water into a pot and turn the heat to medium so the water bubbles gently. Lower 1 whole egg into the water.[7]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 2 Simmer the egg for 7 to 8 minutes. Let the egg cook gently until it's as cooked as you like. If you want a runnier egg yolk, cook it for 7 minutes. For a more set egg, simmer it for 8 minutes.[8]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 3 Chill the soft boiled egg for 30 seconds. Set a bowl of ice water next to your stove. Use a slotted spoon to lift the soft boiled egg out of the pot and place it directly into the ice water. Let it chill for 30 seconds, so it stops cooking.[9] EXPERT TIP Vanna Tran

    Vanna Tran

    Experienced Cook Vanna Tran is a home cook who started cooking with her mother at a very young age. She has catered events and hosted pop-up dinners in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 5 years. Vanna Tran Vanna Tran Experienced Cook

    Vanna Tran, experienced cook, advises: "You can even make the cool soft boiled eggs you see in ramen shops at home. Just take your peeled soft boiled eggs, and place them in your refrigerator overnight in a mixture of 1 parts soy sauce, 1 parts mirin, and 3 parts water."

  4. Step 4 Cook and season the ramen. 4 Cook and season the ramen. Heat the water in the pot over high heat until it boils. Stir in the ramen noodles and boil them for 3 minutes or until they're the texture you want. Drain off as much water as you want and leave the noodles in the pot. Stir the seasoning packet into the ramen or use your favorite seasonings instead.[10]
  5. Step 5 Peel and add the egg to the ramen. 5 Peel and add the egg to the ramen. Crack and peel away the egg shell. You can place the whole egg into your ramen or slice it in half and put it in the noodles. Slurp up the noodles while they're still hot.
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Method 3 Method 3 of 5:

Simmering

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 1 Cook the noodles in the water for 3 minutes. Measure 2 cups (475 ml) of water into a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the ramen and break up the noodles as they cook.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 2 Add the seasonings. Open the seasoning packet that came with the ramen and add it to the pot with the noddles and broth. If you're using other seasonings instead of the packet, add them now.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 3 Beat the egg. Crack 1 egg into a small prep bowl and beat it with a fork until the yolk and white are combined.[11]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 4 Whisk in and cook the egg. Keep the heat over medium and slowly pour in the beaten egg. Whisk while you add the egg so it cooks and forms ribbons in the broth. Enjoy the egg drop ramen while it's still hot.
    • If you'd like larger clumps of egg in the broth, pour in the beaten egg, but let it cook for a minute before you stir it in the broth.
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Method 4 Method 4 of 5:

Poaching

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 1 Cook the ramen for 1 1/2 minutes. Measure 2 cups (475 ml) of water into a pot and turn the heat to high. Once the water boils, add the package of ramen. Boil the noodles until they start to separate and stir them a little. This should take 1 1/2 minutes.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 2 Add the seasonings and crack an egg into the pot. Stir in the seasoning packet that came with the noodles or squirt in your favorite sauces. Turn the heat off of the burner and crack 1 raw egg into the center of the noodles in the pot.[12]
    • Avoid stirring the egg or it will begin to cook and break into clumps.
  3. Step 3 Cover and rest the egg in ramen for 2 minutes. 3 Cover and rest the egg in ramen for 2 minutes. Put a lid on the pot and set a timer for 2 minutes. The egg will poach and the noodles will finish cooking.[13]
  4. Step 4 Serve the ramen with poached egg. 4 Serve the ramen with poached egg. Remove the lid and slowly transfer the ramen and egg to a serving bowl. Enjoy the ramen and egg while they're still hot.
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Method 5 Method 5 of 5:

Scrambling

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 1 Cook the ramen for 3 minutes. Pour 2 cups (475 ml) of water into a pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the ramen and boil the noodles for 3 minutes. Stir the ramen to break up the noodles.[14]
  2. Step 2 Drain and season the ramen. 2 Drain and season the ramen. Drain the ramen through a colander and return the noodles to a skillet. Stir the seasoning packet into the noodles or sprinkle in your favorite spices instead.[15]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 3 Fry the noodles for 2 minutes. Turn the heat to medium and stir fry the noodles until they crisp up a little. This should take 2 minutes.[16]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Add an Egg to Ramen 4 Whisk a beaten egg into the noodles. Crack 1 egg into a bowl and beat it with a fork. Add the beaten egg to the skillet with the noodles. Stir and cook the scrambled egg with the noodle until it's completely cooked. This should take 2 to 4 minutes.[17]
  5. Step 5 Serve the hot scrambled egg ramen. 5 Serve the hot scrambled egg ramen. Once the egg is as cooked as you like, turn off the heat and transfer the noodles to a serving bowl. Use a fork or chopsticks to eat the hot ramen.[18]
    • You can store the leftover ramen in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, but the noodles may soften and swell.
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  • Question How long do I simmer the egg in the simmering method? Amaiyah Ward Amaiyah Ward Community Answer It depends on how you like your eggs. If you like them well done, then you probably want them to cook for about 6 to 10 minutes. If you want to add egg to ramen, wait till the noodles boil. Then crack in the egg, mix it around, and drain as usual. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 24 Helpful 45
  • Question Is there any way to cook an egg inside a cup ramen? Torpi Torpi Top Answerer Not really. Your best bet is to boil an egg separately and then add it, or to cook the cup noodles and then follow the "scrambled" method above. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 30 Helpful 22
  • Question How can I make egg foam for my instant ramen? のり のり Community Answer Whip the egg whites to create foam, then use the "scrambled" method. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
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  • Make a separate, runny sunny-side-up egg and serve the egg on top of the noodles. Then, just stir and enjoy!
  • You can also add vegetables and spices to the scrambled eggs in your ramen.
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Hard Boiled

  • Pot
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  • Egg
  • Slotted spoon
  • Knife

Soft Boiled

  • Pot
  • Ramen
  • Egg
  • Measuring cup
  • Slotted spoon
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Ice

Simmered

  • Pot
  • Ramen
  • Egg
  • Whisk
  • Small prep bowl
  • Fork

Poached

  • Pot
  • Ramen
  • Egg
  • Serving bowl
  • Spoon

Scrambled

  • Pot
  • Ramen
  • Egg
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Bowl
  • Colander
  • Spoon

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.eggs.ca/eggs101/view/6/how-to-make-the-perfect-hard-boiled-egg
  2. ↑ https://www.eggs.ca/eggs101/view/6/how-to-make-the-perfect-hard-boiled-egg
  3. ↑ https://www.eggs.ca/eggs101/view/6/how-to-make-the-perfect-hard-boiled-egg
  4. ↑ https://www.eggs.ca/eggs101/view/21/how-to-peel-a-hard-boiled-egg
  5. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/korean-trick-best-instant-ramen-recipe-article
  6. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/korean-trick-best-instant-ramen-recipe-article
  7. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/soft-boiled-eggs
  8. ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/soft-boiled-eggs
  9. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/make-soft-boiled-eggs
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  1. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/korean-trick-best-instant-ramen-recipe-article
  2. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/may/24/just-add-milk-how-to-level-up-your-instant-noodles
  3. ↑ https://www.mashed.com/1190228/the-simplest-method-for-poaching-an-egg-in-your-ramen-pot/
  4. ↑ https://www.mashed.com/1190228/the-simplest-method-for-poaching-an-egg-in-your-ramen-pot/
  5. ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/ramen-upgrades
  6. ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/ramen-upgrades
  7. ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/ramen-upgrades
  8. ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/ramen-upgrades
  9. ↑ https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/ramen-upgrades

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VT Co-authored by: Vanna Tran Experienced Cook This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson, and Vanna Tran, a trusted member of wikiHow's volunteer community. Vanna Tran is a home cook who started cooking with her mother at a very young age. She has catered events and hosted pop-up dinners in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 5 years. This article has been viewed 2,116,647 times. 21 votes - 78% Co-authors: 14 Updated: March 13, 2024 Views: 2,116,647 Categories: Featured Articles | Food Preparation Article SummaryX

If you want to add a poached egg to Ramen, start by boiling your Ramen in 2 cups of water for 90 seconds. Then, stir in your seasonings and crack a raw egg into the pot of water. Place a lid on the pot, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 2 minutes to cook the egg and finish the noodles. If you prefer scrambled eggs, simply transfer your cooked Ramen, seasoning, and a bit of oil to a pan. Cook the noodles for a few minutes and pour in a beaten egg. Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently, and enjoy! To learn how to add hard-boiled or soft-boiled eggs to Ramen, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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