Spicy Beef Ramen Soft Egg (Printable)

Savor tender beef and soft boiled egg in a spicy, aromatic ramen with fresh vegetables and noodles.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef & Marinade

01 - 10.5 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp mirin
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ Broth

06 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp ginger, grated
09 - 1 tbsp chili paste (gochujang or sambal oelek)
10 - 1 tbsp miso paste
11 - 5 cups chicken or beef stock
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp brown sugar

→ Noodles & Toppings

15 - 4 portions fresh or dried ramen noodles
16 - 4 large eggs
17 - 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
18 - 1 small carrot, julienned
19 - 2 spring onions, sliced
20 - 1.75 oz baby spinach
21 - 1 red chili, sliced
22 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
23 - Nori sheets, cut into strips

# Directions:

01 - Combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing other components.
02 - Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and simmer for exactly 6½ minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking, then peel and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chili paste and miso, cooking for another minute to bloom flavors.
04 - Pour in stock, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to develop depth.
05 - Prepare ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside, tossing with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking if needed.
06 - Heat a separate pan over high heat. Quickly sear the marinated beef for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from heat immediately to maintain tenderness.
07 - Add mushrooms and carrots to the simmering broth; cook for 3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
08 - Divide noodles between four bowls. Ladle over the hot broth with vegetables. Arrange beef slices, halved soft-boiled eggs, spinach, spring onions, chili slices, sesame seeds, and nori on top.
09 - Serve while piping hot for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The perfectly jammy soft boiled eggs alone are worth making this
  • You get that ramen shop experience in under an hour
  • The heat level is completely customizable to your taste
02 -
  • Have your ice bath ready before boiling the eggs every second counts
  • Do not overcook the beef or it will become tough and chewy
  • The broth continues to develop flavor so it tastes even better the next day
03 -
  • Pre slice your beef while it is partially frozen for impossibly thin, even strips
  • Keep your toppings chilled until serving to create that hot cold contrast restaurants achieve

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