Drooling yet?

Ramen Goodness

I’ve officially discovered my new favorite go-to meal. So easy – takes legitimately 6 minutes to make – and healthy (carbohydrate, vegetable, and protein- check!), and the best part – costs a whopping $3 to make. I am a ramen goddess. (But actually, this recipe was inspired by: http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/)

Makes 1 super satisfying serving

• 1 package ramen OR 1 package soba noodles- ramen: .70¢ or cheaper if you buy in bulk or soba noodles: about $2
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional) -  about $3 for a bottle that will last you a while…unless you are a soy sauce freak, like me
• 1 teaspoon red chili paste (like Sriracha) (optional) -  about $3 for a bottle that will last you a while
• 1 handful of fresh spinach -  about $2 for a small bag
• 1/4 cup mushrooms -  $3 for beech (separated from root) or sliced white or bella mushrooms for $2 for 10 oz (*see note and photo*)
• 1 egg – approximately $2 for a dozen

Approximate meal cost: $3
Approximate cooking time: 6 minutes

Beech mushrooms (sold at most specialty grocery stores)

*If you’re feeling adventurous, try beech mushrooms which are exotic looking and have an amazing meaty texture and mild flavor.*

Hello .70¢ goodness

Boil 2 cups of water over high heat. Add ramen or soba noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 flavor packet, if using ramen. Add soy sauce and chili paste to cancel out the over-processed taste of the seasoning packet. Stir in fresh spinach and mushrooms. These will cook in less than 2 minutes.

All the ingredients simmering. The egg is actually in the pot, you just can’t see it because it’s hiding under the noodles

Carefully crack the raw egg straight into the pot. You may “loose” the egg for a minute or two in the boiling water. After two minutes the egg will turn white and you will be able to remove it from the pot with a slotted spoon (if it still seems gooey, give it an extra minute to cook in the soup.) Pour soup into large bowl. Carefully place egg on top, so as not to break the yoke…yet. Enjoy the amazingness!

One last photo...had to show that delicious yolk