Elevated Ramen Egg Drop (Printable)

Silky egg ribbons and fresh vegetables elevate instant ramen into a creamy, comforting Asian-inspired soup.

# Components:

→ 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 for added silkiness)

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ordinary instant ramen and turns it into a bowl that feels restaurant-worthy in under 15 minutes.
  • The silky egg ribbons add richness and protein without weighing you down.
  • You can customize it with whatever vegetables or spices you have on hand, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • If you pour the eggs in too fast or the broth is boiling too hard, youll end up with scrambled eggs instead of ribbons, so keep the heat low and drizzle slowly.
  • Adding a splash of milk or cream to the eggs makes them noticeably softer and more luxurious, and its worth the extra step.
03 -
  • Use chopsticks to stir the eggs in a figure-eight motion as you drizzle them, it creates the prettiest, most delicate ribbons.
  • If your ramen seasoning packet is very salty, use only half and make up the difference with soy sauce and sesame oil for better control over the final flavor.
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