One-Pot Lazy Ramen with Sticky Mince

Ingredients

• 0.5 tbsp neutral oil (For the broth)
• 1 clove garlic (Minced; for the broth)
• 0.5 thumb-sized piece ginger (Grated; for the broth)
• 1 tbsp red curry paste (For the broth)
• 1 heaped tsp peanut butter (Or sesame paste; for the broth)
• 1 tsp miso paste (For the broth)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (For the broth; or more to taste)
• 2 cup chicken stock (For the broth)
• 0.5 cup soy milk (Or coconut milk; for the broth)
• shiitake mushrooms (Sliced; amount not specified)
• bok choy (Halved or sliced; amount not specified)
• instant ramen noodles (Amount not specified)
• eggs (Clean and uncracked; use as desired)
• 250 g lean mince (Mince of choice; or use shredded tofu for a vegetarian version)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (For the mince)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (For the mince)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (For the mince)
• 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (Or honey; for the mince)
• spring onion (Sliced; optional topping)
• sesame seeds (Optional topping)
• chilli oil (Optional topping)
• kimchi (Optional topping)
• lime wedge (Optional topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the lean mince in a pan or pot until browned.

2. 2

   Stir the oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sweet chilli sauce—or honey—into the browned mince. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is glossy. Set aside while preparing the ramen.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat the neutral oil in a pot.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in the red curry paste, peanut butter or sesame paste, miso paste, and soy sauce.

6. 6

   Pour in the chicken stock and soy milk or coconut milk. Bring the broth to a boil.

7. 7

   Add the clean, uncracked eggs if using, along with the sliced shiitake mushrooms and instant ramen noodles. Cook for 6½–7 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the eggs are cooked to your liking.

8. 8

   Add the halved or sliced bok choy during the final 30 seconds of cooking.

9. 9

   Transfer the eggs to an ice bath, then peel them.

10. 10

    Divide the noodles, vegetables, and broth between bowls.

11. 11

    Top each bowl with the sticky mince and sliced egg. Add any desired toppings, such as spring onion, sesame seeds, chilli oil, kimchi, or a lime wedge.

Notes

The source advises using clean, uncracked eggs and bringing the broth to a rolling boil at 100°C / 212°F for long enough to cook them. Pregnant or immunocompromised people, and those cooking for someone at higher risk, should ensure the eggs are thoroughly cooked. Alternatively, boil the eggs separately and add them at the end. Quantities for the mushrooms, bok choy, ramen noodles, eggs, and optional toppings were not specified in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pot
• ramen
• quick dinner
• East Asian-inspired
• high-protein
• vegetarian option
• comfort food