Fast Food Ramen!

 These ramen noodles won’t be the only thing you’ll slurp on. 

Fast Food Ramen!

Difficulty = from easy to medium

Serves 2

Notes:

This ramen hack works so well and is incredibly budget-friendly. I've made this a few times, and it has an excellent wow factor. It's like takeout but fancy at home if you also add a few additional ingredients. You can try any noodles, but I suggest spicy soup. I went with a Korean version of noodles for reference, so I added gochujang for a balanced flavour. If you went from a Japanese-style ramen packet, you could replace the paste with brown miso paste.

Topping Ideas:

- House-made ramen (extra step, but worth it)

- Asian braised pork (extra step, but worth it)

- Seaweed Snack (easy to add)

- Mozzarella shreds (easy to add)

- Grilled corn (easy to add)

- Rice cakes with gochujang (easy to add; they have pre-made packets)

- Soft-boiled egg (extra step, but worth it)

- Scallions (easy to add)

- Sauteed mushrooms with sake (extra step, but worth it)

My recommendation: Pick 3-4 items from above, including maybe 1-2 difficult ones, and the rest easy!

Ramen Broth for 2 - Part 1

- 2 instant ramen broth powder mixed with 600g water

- Small handful of diced spring onions,

- 4 button mushrooms finely sliced

- 3-4 Slices of fresh ginger

- 4 dried shitake mushrooms

- 16 bloomed gelatine sheets (optional, creates a silkier mouthfeel)

Add everything together. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and discard solids. Stir in bloomed gelatine sheets (if using) and stir until combined. Keep warm and heat up before serving.

Ramen Broth for 2 - Part 2 (per bowl)

- 1 egg yolk

- 1 tsp Gochujang

- 1 tsp regular soy sauce

- 1 tsp sesame oil

- 2 tsp kewpie mayo

- 2 tsp sweet soy sauce

Add all ingredients into both ramen bowls. Add and stir in half each bowl of the hot-infused broth. Add all other remaining ingredients as desired.