20-Minute Dinners
Egg Ramen Noodles with Mushrooms and Spinach
This homemade ramen is the ultimate quick comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights when you want a warming, hearty meal without spending hours simmering broth. Pre-cooked egg noodles instantly absorb the rich aromas of sautéed mushrooms and fresh garlic, building a deep flavor profile. Fresh spinach wilts into the soup, adding a juicy splash of green, while a beaten egg creates a silky, comforting body in the broth. The gentle saltiness of soy sauce elegantly ties all the ingredients together, leaving a pleasant savory finish.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 20 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Wash the mushrooms thoroughly and slice them thinly
Wash the mushrooms thoroughly and slice them thinly. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely so they release their maximum aroma into the oil during cooking.
- 02
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over me…
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, then sauté for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms shrink and turn slightly golden.
- 03
Pour the water into the pot with the sautéed mushrooms and ad…
Pour the water into the pot with the sautéed mushrooms and add the soy sauce. Turn the heat up to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil so that the flavors meld together perfectly.
- 04
Submerge the egg noodles into the boiling mushroom broth
Submerge the egg noodles into the boiling mushroom broth. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, gently separating the strands with a fork so they heat through evenly without clumping.
- 05
Rinse the spinach leaves under running water, pat dry, and ad…
Rinse the spinach leaves under running water, pat dry, and add them whole to the pot with the noodles. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the leaves wilt and darken in color.
- 06
In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs with a fork until hom…
In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs with a fork until homogenous. Pour the egg mixture in a slow, steady stream into the gently simmering soup while stirring clockwise to form beautiful ribbons.
- 07
Keep the ramen on the heat for just 1 more minute to allow th…
Keep the ramen on the heat for just 1 more minute to allow the egg ribbons to fully set and turn opaque, then remove the pot from the stove and cover with a lid.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To make this dish even more filling, you can substitute the eggs with pre-cooked ground chicken browned in a skillet.
How to serve
Ladle the ramen into deep bowls, making sure to distribute the mushrooms and spinach evenly, and serve immediately before the noodles overcook.
How to store
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. If stored, the noodles will continue to absorb the broth and lose their pleasant texture.
Note
You can adjust the amount of soy sauce to your personal taste, focusing on your preferred saltiness level.
