Dropping an egg into ramen makes your ramen really tasty.
Making instant ramen is very easy. I have been cooking instant ramen since I was an elementary school student.
However:
Cracking an egg into ramen is harder than simply cooking instant noodles.
It is not that easy...
This is because it is crucial to know when to crack the egg into the ramen.
Do you want to know how to cook it perfectly?
Keep reading and you will find out...
1. Why should you crack an egg into ramen?
Shoyu ramen, miso ramen, shio ramen, tonkotsu ramen, etc…
Eggs go well with all kinds of ramen soup.
One extra egg brings you satisfaction.
The soft and succulent egg yolk adds some volume into your ramen
Also, the nutrition of instant ramen is not ideal.
Instant ramen packets come with only noodles and soup powder.
Adding an egg can solve this problem.
An egg has a nice amount of protein, vitamin b2, calcium, magnesium, and iron.
2. How to crack an egg into ramen
When to drop an egg into a pot is the most important.
If you miss the right time, the egg will be broken
Or the egg will be boiled too hard.
In order to make a perfect egg, you need to keep that in mind.
So here we go…
1. Tools you need are…
Instant ramen
An egg
Water (amount according to the packet)
A pot
A timer
2. Here is the process...
1. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Start cooking noodles in the pot
3. Set a timer for 2 minutes.
4. After 2 minutes, crack the egg into a pot.
5. Set a timer for 1 minute.
6. After 1 minute, put the seasoning packet into the pot.
7. Done!
The point is to crack an egg at the remaining1 minute.
If boiling time is 3 minutes, you need to drop the egg after you boil the noodles for 2 minutes.
If it is 4 minutes, you should wait after 3 minutes of boiling.
3. If you are a perfectionist, use vinegar
Do you want the egg on ramen to have a beautiful shape like a pro?
Then you should cook the egg and noodles separately.
Try this magic recipe...
Ingredients:
Egg 1
Water 20 oz (600ml)
Vinegar 2 TBSP
Salt 1 TSP
Directions:
1. Crack an egg into a bowl.
2. Boil water in a small pot.
3. Put vinegar and salt into the pot.
4. Turn off the heat, and stir the water as if you are creating a whirlpool.
5. Drop the egg into the center of the pot.
6. Heat the egg for 4 minutes on low heat.
7. Done!
Tips:
Get a fresh egg straight out of the fridge
Make a strong whirlpool in your pot of boiling water.
When you drop the egg, drop it as close as possible to the hot water.
This recipe is almost magic, it guarantees the perfect poached eggs every single time!
4. Microwave is another solution for a perfectionist
This way is a lot simpler than the recipe above, but it does the job.
Ingredients:
Egg 1
Water 3.5 oz (100ml)
Directions:
1. Crack an egg into a small bowl.
2. Pour water into the bowl.
3. Make 3 punctures to the egg yolk using a toothpick. (This will prevent the yolk from exploding)
4. Microwave the egg for 1 minute at 500W. (Do this without putting any lid on)
5. Done!
It makes me feel very sad.
I used to eat ramen out frequently,
But in this situation,
Ramen shops started to shorten the hours, limit the number of customers, or closed their shops.
It has affected the industry so much.
But meanwhile, you still can enjoy ramen.
Here are some of my recommendations for ramen lovers.
1. Sapporo Ichiban Shio Flavor
MY THOUGHTS OVERALL ★★★★☆
In truth, Sapporo Ichiban delivers a good quality shio ramen experience.
Actually, it is very difficult to find good shio ramen.
Do you know why?
Because it is very difficult to make it since it is very simple.
There are many good shoyu and miso flavored instant noodles out there.
But I feel specifically, the shio flavor market is monopolized by Sapporo Ichiban.
Think about this for a moment having good shio ramen for your dinner with your favorite ramen toppings.
Now, you want some, don’t you?
2. Nissin Raoh Shoyu Flavor
MY THOUGHTS OVERALL ★★★★★
It is nearly impossible to make restaurant quality noodles at home without the right tools and equipment.
How can you beat that?
Using Raoh’s shoyu flavour will help you achieve this easily. This is top-notch ramen hands down!
One pinnacle of instant noodles is the soy sauce flavor. It is expensive compared to regular ones but let me tell you, it deserves every single penny.
In a nutshell, I love every bit of it.
...And I am sure you will too.
3. The problem here is that no toppings come with these packets.
Here are some topping options and recipes for you.
Chashu
Boiled egg (Ajitama)
Green onion
Nori
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About the Author
Kei is a self-proclaimed ramen lover, blog writer and founder of "Apex S.K. Japanese tableware".
"I am from Ibaraki, Japan.
Ramen is great! It can bring you a sense of happiness and satisfaction that no other food can. I have been eating ramen for 30 years.
If there is no ramen, my life would be miserable.
Ten years ago, I worked as an office worker. The job was really stressful - excessive working hours, low wages, unpaid overtime work, and constantly being yelled at by my boss.
I was new and alone, no girlfriend, no friends, and felt very lonely.
My only oasis was the ramen shop near the office. For me, the ramen chef there was literally an angel. I saw a halo on his head. (No joke)
Tonkotsu shoyu ramen was my all-time favorite. He made ramen with broth chock-full of umami flavor, nice chewy handmade noodles, and tender chashu.
My greatest dream is connect people with ramen through my blog. I want to share a lot of interesting and funny stories and ramen trivia with you.
Knowing more about ramen can help you appreciate your ramen and make it taste extra delicious."
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