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Perfect Instant Ramen for One

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack ramen noodles with flavor packet
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp. butter
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • ¼ tsp. sesame seeds, toasted (see note)
  • ½ scallion, green part only, thinly sliced on the bias, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2-½ cups of water to a boil.
  • Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the flavor packet; stir and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the egg.
  • Do not stir; pull the noodles over the egg and let sit for one minute to poach.
  • Carefully transfer everything to a serving bowl; add the butter, cheese and sesame seeds; mix well.
  • Garnish with the scallions, if desired.

Notes

Please see how to toast sesame seeds at our CompleteComfortFoods.com website at:
https://completecomfortfoods.com/how-to-toast-sesame-seeds/