This quick and easy ramen noodle fried rice was first trending in Asia and spread rapidly. Some trends are questionable, but this one is really tasty! I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor combination. Also, the seasoning packet gives the rice an amazing flavor.
First, crush the instant ramen noodle package while it’s still wrapped. Then, pour it into a bowl with a small amount of water. You want it to soften the noodles, but not soak it and make it soggy. Cover with a lid and let it sit until soft.
Then, heat a pan with oil on medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add leftover rice. You want to use leftover rice, instead of freshly made rice for the best texture. Fresh rice is too soft and will get soggy when stir fried. Leftover rice, on the other hand, will be get crispy when stir fried.
I topped with a sunny-side up egg which I feel puts a beautiful finishing touch on so many dishes. I like the egg yolk runny in the middle, but feel free to substitute this with a scrambled egg. It’ll taste just as delicious!
Ramen noodle fried rice is a fun dish that is so easy to make! I really like the flavor the seasoning packet gives the rice. Eat it by itself, or make it a side dish to your meal. Either way, it’s delicious!
Watch my video tutorial below
Ramen Noodle Fried Rice
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 packet instant ramen
- Hot water
- Oil
- Leftover rice
- Soy sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- 1 egg
Garnishing ideas:
- Scallions, cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime
Instructions
- Open the instant ramen package and transfer to a bowl. I used MAMA pork flavored ramen, but any brand or flavor will work! Add just enough hot water to almost cover the noodles – don’t add too much so it doesn’t get soggy. Cover the bowl and let that sit until the noodles are mostly softened.
- Add the leftover rice to a hot pan with oil and stir fry on medium high for about 1 minute. I used 2x the amount of rice compared to noodles, but use any ratio you prefer.
- Add the seasoning mix to the pan and mix well.
- Then, add equal parts soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Only add a little at a time, mixing it and taste testing until you’re happy with the flavor. Remember that it is much easier to add more ingredients, than having to fix the dish after you’ve added too much.
- Continue stir-frying until the rice is crispy and well mixed.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with a sunny-side up egg. Garnish and enjoy!
