The Easiest Way to Upgrade Instant Ramen in 7 Minutes

Name: The Easiest Way to Upgrade Instant Ramen in 7 Minutes
Total time: 300 s
Yield: 1 person
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Grated gouda cheese; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 packet spicy ramen noodles; 1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced; 1 soft boiled egg

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There’s a reason instant ramen is always in rotation: it’s fast, it’s easy, and it does the job. But with one small adjustment at the end, it can feel like a completely different meal.
Adding cheese creates a creamy, slightly rich broth that balances the spice and gives the noodles a smoother texture. A quick sauté of garlic at the start builds a little more depth, and a soft boiled egg brings everything together without adding any extra complexity.

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Ingredients

5 minutes

1 person

Grated gouda cheese
1 teaspoonoil
1garlic clove, minced
1 packetspicy ramen noodles
1 tablespoongreen onion, thinly sliced
1soft boiled egg

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Steps

5 minutes

1

Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
2

Add the seasoning packet, 1 cup of water, and the noodles.
3

Cover and bring to a boil, cooking until the noodles are tender. Stir to separate the noodles as they cook.
4

Turn off the heat and add the grated cheese. Cover and let sit for 2–3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt fully.
5

Stir until the broth becomes smooth and creamy.
6

Transfer to a bowl and garnish with green onions and a soft boiled egg.