Easy 5-min. Kewpie Mayo Ramen Hack
Bouncy instant ramen noodles in a creamy, rich and savory broth made in 5 minutes with 6 ingredients! This quick and easy kewpie mayo ramen hack will upgrade your instant noodles with a few simple ingredients! A tasty meal or snack.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 serving instant ramen (any brand you like with soup base)
- 1 packet instant ramen soup base (included with instant ramen)
- 1 tbsp Japanese mayo (aka Kewpie mayo, or regular mayonnaise)
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove (finely minced or grated)
- 2.25 cups water (or use the amount instructed on the instant ramen packet)
- 1 tbsp green onions (finely chopped for garnishing (optional))
Instructions
- 1
In a large serving bowl, whisk together minced garlic, kewpie mayo, raw egg and the instant ramen soup base powder.
- 2
Then in a small pot, add suggested amount of water (or refer to the amount specified on the ramen packet if it calls for less), bring to a boil. Add instant ramen noodles and boil for 2 minutes or until al dente.
- 3
Very slowly pour half of the piping hot noodle water into the serving bowl with the mayo egg mixture while mixing. Do not just pour all the noodle water into the bowl or it will fully cook the eggs.
- 4
Then pour the rest of the noodle water and ramen noodles into the bowl. Mix the ramen and broth together. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!