Ingredients:

• 1 pack of instant ramen
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium-boiled eggs
• 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
• 2 slices of cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients

• Spring Onions: Finely chop the spring onions. Separate the white parts from the green parts.
• Garlic: Mince the garlic cloves.
• Mushrooms: Clean and slice the mushrooms.
• Medium-Boiled Eggs: Boil the eggs to your preferred level of doneness, but medium-boiled (around 6-7 minutes) works great for ramen. Peel and set aside.
• Cheese: Prepare the cheese slices for topping later.

2. Cook the Ramen

• Boil water in a pot according to the instructions on your instant ramen package.
• Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for the time specified on the package (usually around 3 minutes).
• In the last minute of cooking, add the ramen seasoning packet if included.

3. Sauté the Aromatics and Mushrooms

• While the noodles are cooking, heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the white parts of the spring onions and the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
• Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are tender and browned (about 5 minutes).

4. Combine and Serve

• Once the noodles are cooked, add them to the pan with the sautéed garlic and mushrooms. Stir well to combine.
• Add the green parts of the spring onions and the chili flakes. Mix thoroughly.

5. Plate and Garnish

• Transfer the ramen to a serving bowl.
• Place the medium-boiled eggs on top of the ramen.
• Lay the slices of cheese over the hot ramen. The heat from the noodles will melt the cheese, creating a creamy, rich topping.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce or a dash of sesame oil.
• Feel free to add more vegetables or protein like tofu or chicken if you prefer.
• Adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your spice tolerance.

Final Thoughts

This upgraded instant ramen is a quick and satisfying meal that takes minimal effort but delivers big on flavor. Perfect for a cozy night in or a quick lunch!

Enjoy your gourmet instant ramen! If you tried this recipe, let us know how it turned out in the comments below. Happy cooking!