Shoyu Butter Ramen

A deeply savory soy-broth ramen with springy noodles, jammy eggs, and a glossy butter finish that tastes like it came from a serious ramen shop.

Ingredients

• 2 packs ramen noodles (or 6–7 oz / 180–200g dried wheat noodles)
• 4 cups (1 L) water
• 3 tsp chicken bouillon powder (or 3 bouillon cubes)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (or white sugar)
• 2 tsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable/canola)
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced (pantry staple)
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or 1/2 tsp)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp butter
• Optional pantry staples (choose any you like): chili flakes or chili oil, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion (if you have it)

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Jammy eggs

  Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Lower in the eggs and simmer **7 minutes** for jammy centers (or **8–9 minutes** for firmer). Immediately transfer to cold water for **2 minutes**, then peel.

• 2

  Step 2: Build the shoyu broth base

  In a medium saucepan over **medium heat**, warm the oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, **30–45 seconds** (don’t brown it). Add water, bouillon, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook **8 minutes**.

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  Step 3: Cook noodles separately (for cleaner broth)

  Bring another pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to packet timing (typically **2–4 minutes**) until just springy. Drain well.

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  Step 4: Finish “99ZZZ” butter sheen

  Turn broth heat to **low**. Whisk in butter until fully melted and slightly glossy, **30 seconds**. Taste and adjust: a splash more soy for salt, a pinch more sugar for roundness, or a dash more vinegar for lift.

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  Step 5: Assemble

  Divide noodles between 2 bowls. Ladle over hot broth. Halve the eggs and add on top. Finish with any optional pantry toppings (a drizzle of chili oil or sesame oil is especially good).

Tips

• **Make it richer:** Add 1 extra tablespoon butter, or whisk in a tiny pinch of bouillon at the end for more “ramen-shop” punch.
• **Egg shortcut:** Soft-boil ahead; keep peeled eggs in the fridge up to **2 days**, then warm briefly in hot tap water before serving.
• **Spice control:** Start with chili flakes at the table so everyone can adjust.
• **Serving ideas:** Great with any crunchy side you already have—simple cucumber salad (salt + vinegar) or a handful of steamed frozen veg stirred into the bowl.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)