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Ramen While Camping

Camping ramen that cooks in one pot over a campfire, with tender instant noodles and poached eggs in a steaming broth. Stir in the reserved seasoning packets and finish each bowl with green onions, soy sauce, and optional hot sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Instant ramen base
  • 4 can (4 oz) instant ramen noodles Use the seasoning packets included in the packages.
  • 6 cup water For boiling and cooking the noodles.
  • 4 eggs Crack directly into the simmering pot.
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Add frozen vegetables so they cook alongside the noodles.
  • 2 green onions Slice for topping.
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce Measure to taste; start with a few tablespoons per bowl.
  • 0.5 tsp hot sauce Optional, to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Boil and cook
  1. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a pot over the campfire, keeping it at a rolling boil so everything cooks quickly.
  2. Add the instant ramen noodles (reserve seasoning packets) and frozen mixed vegetables to the boiling water, then stir to separate the noodles.
  3. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring once or twice so the noodles soften evenly and the vegetables heat through.
  4. Crack the eggs directly into the pot, spacing them apart so the whites set into poached-style eggs.
  5. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the noodles are tender and the eggs are poached to your liking, watching for gentle simmering bubbles rather than a hard boil.
Season and serve
  1. Add the reserved ramen seasoning packets to the pot and stir to combine until the broth turns fully seasoned and fragrant.
  2. Divide into bowls and top with green onions, soy sauce, and hot sauce; serve immediately while steaming.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the boil at a steady but not violent simmer once you add the noodles so the eggs poach without breaking apart too much. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water. Freezing is not recommended since noodles can soften too much after thawing. For a lighter option, use a low-sodium ramen seasoning packet or reduce soy sauce to taste.