10-Minute Spam Ramen
Asian Asian - Quick & Easy Noodles

10-Minute Spam Ramen

Est. Time: 10 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A quick, satisfying bowl of comforting instant ramen upgraded with crispy pan-fried Spam slices, a soft-boiled jammy egg, and sliced green scallions.

Ingredients

  • • 1 packet instant or fresh ramen noodles (with soup base or dashi-chicken broth)
  • • 4-6 thick slices Spam (or luncheon meat), pan-seared until crispy
  • • 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
  • • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • • 1 sheet nori (dried seaweed), cut into strips
  • • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • • Chilli oil or sriracha to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Spam slices and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown on both sides.

2
Phase 2

Bring 500ml water or light broth to a rolling boil in a small pot. Add ramen noodles and simmer for 2-3 minutes according to packet instructions.

3
Phase 3

Stir the ramen seasoning base and sesame oil into the hot broth until dissolved.

4
Phase 4

Pour noodles and steaming broth into a deep ceramic bowl. Top with crispy seared Spam slices, halved jammy egg, nori strips, and sliced spring onions. Drizzle with chilli oil and toasted sesame seeds.