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Bowl of spicy instant ramen topped with a soft-boiled egg, gochujang, chives, and sesame seeds

Spicy instant Ramen

This Spicy Upgraded Instant Ramen turns plain noodles into a flavorful, restaurant-style meal in minutes. Made with gochujang for a bold, spicy kick, a perfectly soft egg for creaminess, and topped with sesame seeds and chives, it’s a quick comfort dish that feels gourmet without any extra effort. Ideal for busy days, late-night cravings, or whenever you’re tired of boring ramen.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Japanese, korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack instant ramen https://amzn.to/49wR7oL
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang https://amzn.to/4bClpIq
  • Chives for garnish (fresh or freeze-dried)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for topping

Equipment

  • Small Pot

Method
 

Boil the water.
  1. Start with two cups of water in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
Add gochujang paste.
  1. Once the water’s boiling, add 1 tablespoon of gochujang. This paste is what gives the broth that rich red color and amazing depth of flavor.
  2. Use a whisk or spoon to blend the gochujang fully into the water. It should dissolve evenly into the broth.
Add the ramen noodles.
  1. Drop in your ramen block and let it cook for about two minutes, or according to the package directions.
Add the egg.
  1. With about one minute left on the timer, crack one egg directly into the pot.
  2. Gently stir — but be careful not to break the yolk if you want that perfect soft center.
Add the seasoning packet.
  1. Toss in the included spice packet (I used chicken flavor). Stir gently to mix.
Finish Cooking
  1. Let it cook for another minute until the noodles are tender and the egg is just set.
Serve and top.
  1. Pour everything into a bowl. Sprinkle sesame seeds and top with chives.
  2. Then, the best part — break open that egg yolk and let it run through the noodles. Pure bliss.

Video

Notes

Control your spice level:
Start with 1 teaspoon of gochujang if you’re new to it. Add more next time once you know your heat tolerance.
Don’t overcook the noodles:
They continue to soften after being removed from heat, so it’s better to pull them off just before fully done.
Make it extra rich:
Add a drizzle of sesame oil or a dash of soy sauce to deepen the flavor.
Add veggies:
Toss in some spinach, green onions, or frozen peas to boost nutrition and texture.
Want protein?
Add cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp for a heartier meal.