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Quick ways to upgrade ramen

Instant ramen becomes a fuller meal with pak choi, mushrooms, egg, spring onion and carefully adjusted seasoning.

15 minutes · Easy · 1 serving Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes
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Instant ramen becomes a fuller meal with pak choi, mushrooms, egg, spring onion and carefully adjusted seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 2 packets instant ramen
  • 800 ml warm water
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g pak choi
  • 150 g mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 2 spring onions
  • chilli oil to taste

Method

  1. Prepare the egg and vegetables according to their cooking times.
  2. Cook the noodles in slightly less water than stated and add the seasoning gradually.
  3. Briefly cook the vegetables and finish with egg, spring onion and chilli oil.

Beginner tips

  • Use slightly less seasoning at first and add vegetables according to how long they need to cook.

Substitutions and variations

  • Add egg, tofu or mushrooms for substance; miso or gochujang changes the broth but should be added gradually.

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