This 5-minute Shin ramen transforms a single instant noodle package into a complete meal by cooking bacon and green onion in the same pan, then finishing with a soft-boiled egg and melted American cheese. The entire dish comes together in one skillet with just five ingredients.
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In a pan, add the bacon strips and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute or until they are almost cooked. If the bacon doesn't release enough oil, you can add a little bit of cooking oil.
Once the bacon has released some oil, add the white part of the green onion and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Set the bacon and green onions aside.
Return the pan to the heat and add 2 ½ cups of water. Bring it to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add the Shin Ramen noodles, dried vegetable packet, and 1 tbsp of the seasoning packet (adjust according to how spicy you want it).
Cook the noodles for 4-5 minutes until they are fully cooked and tender.
Lower the heat to low. Create a well in the center of the noodles and crack the egg into it. Place the cheese slice halves on both sides of the egg.
Cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted, and the egg whites are cooked. The yolk can be runny or cooked to your preference.
Sprinkle the green part of the green onion.
Serve the Shin Ramen with the egg and cheese immediately while it's still hot.
Best served immediately. Leftovers do not store well as noodles become mushy and cheese congeals.
Yes. The recipe cooks it 1-2 minutes over low heat under a lid, which sets the whites while keeping the yolk runny. Cook longer if you prefer a fully set yolk.
Shin ramen is moderately spicy. Start with 1 tbsp of the seasoning packet and adjust upward to taste, as recommended in step 4.
Yes. Use cheddar, mozzarella, or any melting cheese cut into pieces. American cheese melts fastest and smoothest at low heat.
Add a small amount of cooking oil to the pan, as noted in step 1, to prevent sticking and flavor the aromatics.
No. This dish is best served immediately while hot. Cook only when ready to eat.
