Instant Pot Ramen

 

Instant Pot Ramen is a savory chicken soup with tender chicken, gooey ramen eggs, and veggies. For an additional kick, season the ramen noodles with chile oil.

 

1 lb. (0.4 kg) chicken tenders or chicken breasts

salt

ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

4 eggs

3 packages ramen noodles, discard the seasonings

8 oz.  bok choy (stem removed and sliced into pieces)

2 tablespoons soy sauce or Japanese soup base

4 stalks scallion, white parts into 2-inch length and green part into rounds

black and white sesame, optional

chili oil

 

Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and ground black pepper.

 

Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode. Add the oil as soon as the pot is thoroughly heated and hot. Sear the chicken on both sides in a hot pan until golden brown.

 

Combine the chicken broth, water, and the white portions of the scallions in a mixing bowl. Cover the pot, choose Manual, and set the pressure to High for 10 minutes.

 

In the meantime, prepare the ramen eggs. Fill a small saucepan halfway with cold water. The water must be deep enough to cover all of the eggs. When the water begins to boil, add the eggs and continue to cook for 7 minutes. When your eggs are done boiling, place them in a bowl of cold water and let aside for 5 minutes. While the eggs are still in the water, carefully peel off the shells. Make sure the membrane surrounding the egg white is removed. Cut the eggs in half to make halves. Place aside.

 

Whenever the Instant Pot beeps, press the Quick Release button. When the valve lowers, carefully remove the lid. Remove the scallions' white portions and scoop out the chicken. Allow to cool before shredding the chicken with two forks.

 

Switch to Saute mode and add the chicken and ramen noodles as soon as the broth begins to boil. Make sure the ramen noodles are completely submerged in the broth.

 

Add the bok choy and soy sauce as soon as the ramen noodles are soft (no longer in a block). The ramen should be stirred around. Remove the pot and cancel the Saute mode. DO NOT OVERCOOK THE RAMEN, since the noodles will continue to cook even after the pot is removed.

 

Distribute the ramen noodles evenly among four dishes. Ramen eggs, chopped scallions, sesame seeds (if used), and a few dashes of chile oil on top. Serve the ramen immediately; if left in the pot, it will get mushy.