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Instant Ramen (Leveled Up)

You can really spice up your ramen with a few extra ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge. It may take a little extra time and therefore be contradicting behind the idea of "instant" ramen but this hack will be your next best friend.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Korean
Keyword: noodles, ramen
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 packs instant ramen of your choice
  • 3 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 slices Spam
  • 1 egg (soft-boiled or however you like your eggs)
  • 1 tbsp kimchi (garnish)
  • 1 sheet nori (sliced for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp green onion (garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare your garlic by tossing them in olive oil on a pan until they turn golden brown and crispy. Set aside and keep the oil in the pan.
  • Prepare your egg by either using the oil from cooking the garlic or soft boiling them in a pot. Set aside.
  • Prepare your spam by pan-frying them in the same pan as the garlic. Set aside.
  • Cook ramen as instructed on package.
  • Assemble all your ingredients in a bowl on top of the ramen. Garnish with kimchi, nori, and green onions.