Elevated Ramen Egg Drop (Printable Version)

Comforting ramen broth with silky egg ribbons, fresh greens, and a flavorful sesame soy boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1 package (3 oz) instant ramen noodles (any flavor, vegetarian if desired)
03 - 1 seasoning packet (from ramen)
04 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Egg Mixture

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional)

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

08 - ½ cup chopped baby spinach or bok choy
09 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add instant ramen noodles and seasoning packet, stirring occasionally. Cook for 2 minutes.
02 - Stir in soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Add chopped spinach or bok choy and corn kernels. Simmer for 1 minute.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk or cream until smooth.
04 - Reduce soup to a gentle simmer. Slowly drizzle egg mixture into the soup in a thin stream, stirring gently with chopsticks or a fork to form silky ribbons.
05 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until eggs are just set and noodles are tender.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It takes the same time as regular instant ramen but feels like you actually cooked something real.
  • The silky egg ribbons turn cheap noodles into something almost luxurious without any fancy ingredients.
  • You can raid your fridge for whatever vegetables are hiding in the crisper drawer and theyll work just fine.
02 -
  • If you pour the eggs in too fast or the broth is boiling hard, youll get scrambled egg chunks instead of ribbons, so keep that simmer gentle.
  • Adding the sesame oil at the end instead of the beginning keeps its fragrance bright and noticeable instead of cooking it away into nothing.
03 -
  • Keep a bottle of toasted sesame oil and a jar of sesame seeds in your pantry because they turn almost any quick meal into something that tastes intentional.
  • Use chopsticks instead of a spoon to drizzle the egg, it gives you more control and makes thinner, prettier ribbons.
  • If you want extra umami, a tiny spoonful of white miso stirred in at the very end adds depth without overpowering the simplicity.
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