Dinner for 1
Ramen with Boiled Egg
Noodles simmer in a seasoned broth and are topped with a firm boiled egg and spring onions.
Typical price
$3.04for 4 servings
$0.76 per serving$3.04 for 4
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Photo: TheMealDB
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $0.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 packet noodles
- 2 cups water
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp chilli sauce
- 1 tbls spring onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp pepper
Steps
- Boil the egg in the water for 9 minutes, then cool it in water for 15 minutes.
- Remove the egg and bring the cooking water back to a boil.
- Stir in the soy sauce, chili sauce, salt, and pepper, then simmer the broth for 5 minutes.
- Cook the noodles in the broth for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
- Peel and halve the egg, then place it over the noodles with the spring onions.
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