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How to Cook Instant Noodles with an Egg

Cooking instant noodles with an egg is a staple dish that satisfies the basic survival needs of people from all walks of life. Its ingredients are convenient and easy to obtain, the preparation is simple and beginner-friendly, and the cooking time is extremely short.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Instant noodles
  • Eggs
  • Water

Serving Size

  • Single serving: Can keep an adult from feeling hungry for approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Per serving:

  • Instant noodles: 1 packet
  • Water: 550ml–1000ml, depending on the pot size. Use enough to fully submerge the noodles.
  • Eggs: 1

Instructions

  • Heat the water until it boils (heat control is not strictly required; using hot water will speed up the process).
  • Place the noodle block into the pot.
  • Add the seasoning packets included with the instant noodles into the pot.
  • Use chopsticks to gently stir the noodles, ensuring the seasoning dissolves completely and the noodle block is fully soaked and heated.
  • Cover the pot and wait for about 1 minute until the water boils again.
  • Peel the egg and add it to the pot.
  • Wait for about 3 to 4 minutes, and it is ready to serve.

Additional Notes

  • The "eggs" mentioned in this guide include but are not limited to: raw eggs, hard-boiled eggs, braised eggs, etc.
  • The instant noodles can be purchased at a convenience store downstairs.
  • You may add other seasonings or ingredients according to your preference, including but not limited to: ham sausages, lettuce, shredded meat, spicy gluten strips (latiao), dried fish, shrimp, chicken legs.

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