How to Make Instant Pot Ramen?
Do you know that you can make ramen in an Instant Pot and it takes only 15 minutes in the pressure cooker?
Yes! This mouthwatering ramen is cooked in the Pot with chicken and the results are absolutely mouthwatering.
This Instant Pot chicken ramen is a two-step process. First of all, you pressure cook the chicken and the broth. Next, you cook the ramen and vegetables using the Saute mode. It’s that simple.
Many people make the ramen eggs by using the trivet before making the soup.
For me, I chose to make the eggs using the stove top when the chicken broth was in the pot. It’s faster and save a lot of time!
To make proper eggs with soft, gooey egg yolk just like Japanese restaurants, you can try my Japanese ramen eggs recipe.
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The Ingredients for Ramen
- Depending on your preference, you can either choose pork or chicken for the soup.
- Chicken broth.
- Ramen noodles.
- Eggs.
- Green leafy vegetables such as bok choy.
- Salt, pepper and seasonings
Cook’s Tips
- Discard the seasoning packets inside the ramen packages. You only want the dry ramen blocks.
- Instant Pot ramen noodles are not meant to have leftovers; you want to finish the ramen and the soup as soon as they are done cooking. The noodles will become soggy and soak up the soup if left inside the pot.
- You may add mushrooms, carrots or use another leafy green vegetable such as spinach for this ramen recipe.
- The chili oil or La-Yu turn this recipe into Spicy Instant Pot ramen. Yummy!
How Many Calories is Instant Pot Ramen?
This recipe is 369 calories per serving.
Instant Pot Ramen Recipe
This Instant Pot Ramen is delicious, with chicken, eggs and vegetables in a hearty chicken soup. Spice up the ramen noodles with hot oil for an extra kick.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 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 (add more to taste)
- 4 stalks scallion, white parts into 2-inch length and green part into rounds
- black and white sesame, optional
- chili oil (S&B La-Yu Chili Oil)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper on both sides of the chicken.
- Turn on the Saute mode on the Instant Pot. As soon as the pot is fully heated and hot, add the oil. Pan sear the chicken until both sides turn brown.
- Add the chicken broth, water, and the white parts of the scallions. Cover the pot and select Manual and set to High pressure for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the ramen eggs. In a small pot, add cold water. The water level must be deep enough to cover all eggs. When the water boils, add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. When your eggs are done cooking, plunge them into ice water and leave to sit for 5 minutes. Carefully peel off the shells, while the eggs are still in the water. Make sure you remove the membrane covering the egg white. Slice the eggs into halves. Set aside.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, turn to Quick Release. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully. Discard the white parts of the scallions and scoop out the chicken. Let cool and shred the chicken using two forks.
- Turn to Saute mode and as soon as the soup boils, add the chicken and ramen noodles. Make sure you push the ramen noodles down so they submerge in the soup.
- As soon as the ramen noodles becomes soft (no longer in a block), add the bok choy and soy sauce. Stir the ramen around. Cancel Saute mode and remove the pot. DO NOT OVERCOOK the ramen as the noodles will continue to cook even after you remove the pot.
- Divide the ramen noodles into four bowls. Top with ramen eggs, chopped scallions, sesame seeds (if using), and dashes of chili oil. Serve the ramen immediately, do not keep in the pot as they will turn soggy.
Notes
Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.
To make eggs, please follow my Ramen Eggs recipe here.
If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this ramen noodle soup on a stove pot. Just use a regular pot to make the recipe.
For the seasoning, please use Japanese Bonito-Flavored Soup Base such as Mizkan, if you have it. If not, use light soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
6 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 369Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 158mgSodium 800mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 29g
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VM
Thank you SO much! I had never even cooked raw chicken before so this was a big attempt for me and it was a great success thanks to your recipe!
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Hi VM, thanks for trying my recipe. I am so glad you like my Instant Pot Ramen, please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Kim
Tried this. Added stir fry veggies. Used ramen noodles. It was wonderful! Thank you!
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Hi Kim, thanks for trying my Instant Pot ramen recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
T Chong
Excellent recipe! Because of covid-19 situation, I didn’t have any Asian veggies, so I used carrots, spinach and added corn niblets instead. It was a truly comforting meal for my family. Thanks for sharing!
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Great to know you enjoyed the recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Dennis
I have leftover rotisserie chicken from dinner. Could I modify the recipe to use that? What changes would you recommend?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Dennis, sure you can. :)
Julian Fricker
This turned out amazing and the instructions were very easy to follow. First time I’ve ever cooked this and my kids all enjoyed it and my wife was seriously impressed. Thanks!
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Hi Julian thanks for trying my recipe. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipes/instant-pot-recipes/
Dotty B
A very delicious soup! I’m new to instant potting and this one was easy to make and a real hit! A two bowler! I added julienned carrots, broccoli florets, and baby bok choy.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Dotty, love your addition of carrots and veggie. YUM! Please try more Instant Pot recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipes/instant-pot-recipes
Kelly
Super delicious recipe! Never thought I’d be able to pull off a good ramen meal but this was a hit. Can’t wait to make it again for my family.
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Cynthia Adams
Tried this last night and it was very good. Recipe needs to be corrected though. Description said it serves 6, but the instructions say to divide it into 4 bowls. Will be fixing this again. Maybe add a little sesame oil when the noodles go into the pot.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Cynthia, thanks for pointing out the error. I will update now. Please try more Instant Pot recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipes/instant-pot-recipes
Andrea
I’ve made this once before and it was delish, making it again tonight. So easy, fast and yummy!
Adriane
Been wanting to make this and have it on the meal plan for this week! Looks super yummy and quick and easy for busy nights. Thank you!
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome!