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5. Add a Protein
Because adding an egg to my ramen is so simple and I always have them on hand, it’s my favorite protein to add (soft boiled egg or hard boiled egg) But there are so many more options! You can get pulled pork, edamame shells, rotisserie chicken, sliced tempeh, tofu cubes, and shrimp, to name a few!
TIP: You can immediately crack a raw egg into your simmering broth and allow it to cook for approximately six minutes. Make sure the broth isn’t boiling too quickly or the egg will crack into a million pieces and cloud the liquid. I used my simple 6-minute Soft Boiled Egg method to cook the egg in the above photo separately, and then I added it to the finished bowl.
What Is in the Ramen Noodle Packet?
Depending on the brand you select, the ramen noodle packet may contain different ingredients. The simplest options include just one packet of seasonings to make the broth and one block of noodles.
Other packs of ramen come more fully loaded. Some have dried vegetables that get rehydrated upon cooking. Additionally, some come with multiple spice packets that you can use to add a variety of flavors to your soup. Typically, there will be one packet for dry seasoning and another for oils.
A ramen noodle packet is sort of a blank canvas. You can flavor your ramen in so many different ways. This dish’s popularity can be attributed in part to its simplicity!
But regardless of the type of ramen you’re eating, one thing is certain: it will almost certainly contain a lot of sodium. It’s undoubtedly not the healthiest option—some brands contain as much as 1,800 mg of sodium per pack!—which is why people have taken to these clever tips to slightly improve the health of this easy dish.
