Roy Choi Ramen

Have you heard of the Roy Choi ramen hack? It’s genius! Roy Choi is a famous chef here in Southern California, who is known for starting the Korean fusion food trend with his gourmet Korean-Mexican taco truck, Kogi. When we discovered his recipe for creamy ramen, we knew we had to try it at home.

The Roy Choi Ramen hack features ramen noodles with poached egg and green onions
Roy Choi’s creamy ramen noodles are quick, easy and delicious!

Basically, Roy takes a simple pack of grocery store ramen noodles, and doctors it up with a delicious blend of melted American cheese, diced green onions, toasted sesame seeds and a soft boiled egg.

Roy prefers to use the Shin Ramyun brand of ramen, but you can certainly use anything you find in your supermarket.

Photo of Roy Choi's ramen noodles with poached egg

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Photo of Roy Choi Ramen with green onions and poached egg

Roy Choi Ramen Hack

Recipe by Jason Hill – CookingSessions.com
When we discovered Roy Choi's recipe for creamy ramen, we knew we had to try it at home. Basically, he takes a simple pack of grocery store ramen noodles, and doctors it up with a delicious blend of melted American cheese, diced green onions, toasted sesame seeds and a soft boiled egg. Roy prefers to use the Shin Ramyun brand of ramen, but you can certainly use anything you find in your supermarket.
4.79 from 14 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 1

Equipment

ramen bowls

Ingredients
  

  • cups water
  • 1 pack Shin Ramyun or your favorite instant ramen
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ green onion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepot.
  • Add the ramen noodles. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the flavor pack from your packaged ramen and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Crack in the egg, and with some tongs or a fork, carefully pull the hot noodles on top of the raw egg. Allow it to poach for about 3 minutes.
  • Pour ramen carefully into a bowl.
  • Slowly stir in the butter, American cheese and sesame seeds, being careful not to break the egg.
  • Top with the chopped green onions or chives and enjoy!
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AboutJason Hill

Hi, I’m Jason Hill, host of YouTube’s “Chef Tips” series. I graduated from culinary school in 1998, and gained my experience working the lines in Southern California. I launched my cooking videos in 2007. I love sharing quick and easy recipes that get people back in the kitchen.

4 Comments

  1. 2 stars
    I thought American Cheese in Ramen sounded terrible – it is. Crazy idea that this is a recipe. The egg was fine, but nothing that I wouldn’t add anyway. This was not a win for me.

    1. Hey Denise, you seem to be an idiot with no taste buds. Stick to your boiled chicken with a couple shakes of black pepper that you think is “spicy”. Thanks.

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