Instant Ramen Soft Egg Boost

# What You'll Need:

→ Instant Noodles

01 - 1 package instant ramen noodles (any flavor)

→ Broth & Flavor

02 - 2 cups water

03 - Seasoning packet from the ramen package

04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Add-Ins

05 - 1 large egg

06 - 1 scallion, thinly sliced

→ Optional

07 - Chili flakes or chili oil, to taste

08 - Soy sauce, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.

02 - Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, typically 2 to 3 minutes.

03 - Lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Crack the egg into the broth without stirring, cover, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the egg white is set and yolk remains soft.

04 - Stir in the seasoning packet and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, stirring until butter is fully melted.

05 - Pour noodles and broth into a serving bowl.

06 - Top with sliced scallions and add chili flakes or soy sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -

A silky soft egg transforms basic ramen into something that feels intentional and restaurant-quality.
Takes less time than ordering delivery, but tastes like you actually tried.
The butter melts into every strand, making even the cheapest noodles taste luxurious.

02 -

The egg yolk should break gently when your spoon touches it; if it's solid, you cooked it too long—next time reduce the time by thirty seconds.
Don't skip the butter step even if you're watching calories; it's the secret that makes this feel intentional rather than rushed.

03 -

If you're making this in a dorm or office without a full kitchen, this works in any vessel that holds boiling water—a kettle, a microwave-safe bowl, even a thermos if you're creative.
The butter doesn't have to be fancy, but slightly warmer butter melts faster and distributes more evenly through the broth than cold straight-from-the-fridge butter.