How to Make Ramen Burger - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Ramen Burger is a unique and delicious twist on the classic American hamburger. This inventive dish combines two of the most popular comfort foods—ramen and burger—to create a mouthwatering fusion. The Ramen Burger first gained popularity in 2013 when it was introduced at a food festival in Brooklyn, New York, and it has since become a popular item at various restaurants and food trucks across the globe.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, flavor packet discarded
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 slices American cheese
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 1 ½ cups arugula
  • 3 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 burgers

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add ramen noodles. Boil, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Allow noodles to cool slightly.
  • Beat 2 eggs in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir noodles into eggs until evenly coated. Divide noodles into 6 burger-size ramekins or bowls. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly over noodles and stack another bowl on top to flatten noodles. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix beef, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. Divide beef mixture into three equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Invert each ramen bowl, gently tapping the bottom of the bowl until ramen loosens, careful to maintain bun shape.
  • Fry each ramen bun, without moving noodles, in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip each bun and continue frying until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Ramen bun should be crispy on one side and slightly softer on the other. Transfer buns to large plate with the crispy side up.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet used to fry ramen over medium heat. Cook beef patties until burgers are lightly pink in the center, 3 to 5 minute per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Arrange a slice of American cheese over each burger and continue to cook until melted, about 1 minute more.
  • Mix ketchup and chile-garlic sauce in a small bowl; spread mixture over the crispy side of each ramen bun. Divide arugula over 3 ramen buns. Place burgers over arugula.
  • Heat about 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; fry remaining eggs one at a time, adding more oil as needed, until yolk is almost firm, about 1 minutes per side. Place egg over patty and top with remaining bun.
  • Nutrition

    742 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 417mg
    • Sodium: 1816mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 304mg