Making a Gourmet Meal With Only $10

Ingredients

• 1 package Instant Ramen (85 g pack, includes noodles and seasoning packet)
• 2 stalks Scallions (white and green parts, washed and trimmed)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for frying)
• 1 large Egg (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (optional, for extra seasoning)
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame Oil (optional, drizzle for flavor)
• pinch Salt (to taste)
• pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Scallions

   Wash the scallions, trim the root ends, and separate the white and green parts. Slice the green tops into thin strips for garnish and slice the remaining white part vertically into thin ribbons (curls).

   Time: PT4M

2. Make Scallion Paste

   In a small bowl, combine the minced white scallion pieces with about half of the ramen seasoning powder from the packet. Mix until a cohesive paste forms.

   Time: PT2M

3. Crisp Ramen Noodles

   Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Break the dry ramen noodles into bite‑size pieces and stir‑fry until golden and crisp, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Cook Ramen Noodles

   Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the ramen noodles (the ones not fried) and the remaining seasoning packet. Cook for 3 minutes until just tender, then drain, reserving a splash of cooking water.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: boiling

5. Cook Sunny‑Side‑Up Egg

   Wipe the skillet clean, reduce heat to medium, add a tiny drizzle of oil if needed, and crack the egg directly into the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny, about 2–3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

6. Assemble Gourmet Ramen

   Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Swirl in the scallion paste, then top with the crispy ramen pieces. Gently slide the sunny‑side‑up egg onto the noodles. Garnish with the thin scallion strips, scallion curls, a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil, and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g