Roy Choi's Perfect Instant Ramen | Cooking | Tasting Table

L.A's First Son, Roy Choi, demonstrates his mastery of instant ramen, making a delicious rendition with poached eggs, scallions, sesame seeds and—in a stroke of brilliance—American cheese.

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[Hotsauceonmy]

Everybody got their own twist on how to dress up instant noodles but dropping an egg in there will always be essential

[gen]

Crazy... I randomly started throwing kraft American cheese in with my ramen back in middle school (now 35) along with other fixings of course. Total comfort food. Crazy to see Chef Roy does the same thing. Most my friends have always thought I was nuts.

[Kiddomike]

Saw this video when it first came out. I will never forget this video and recipe. It's been years now and I'm still doing this same exact recipe. Food for the soul.

[BigBossIvan]

Just found his book in my school. This guy should be a much Bigger name than he is. Seems really good.

[TomasiAkimeta]

SO. For a few weeks in a row, I tried using real cheddar cheese as opposed to American cheese, and PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. The cheddar doesn't mix well in normal water, and just clumps up in huge chunks and sinks to the bottom. American Cheese incorporates perfectly into the hot broth, making for a very creamy and delicious treat.

[KennyRatatat]

Tried this out last night, its a bomb. thanks choi

[sfak]

Been making this for years with lettuce instead of other green stuff usually. Just made it for my girlfriend 2 nights in a row and now she knows how to make it. Lol. Love this ramen technique.

[hee]

I always admire roi che, hes my new kpop idol♡♡

[NeverMetTheGuy]

I've been trying to find this video again for two years!

[Lindas]

Good with a splash of hot sauce and fresh squeezed lime.

[FallenAngelMtl]

This has been my go to snack for about 2 years now and the only reason I go to walmart (only place they sell ichi ban for 0.69!).

[SandAngel]

You just taught me how to make your recipe thank you so much, ima try it out today for sure yet I'm missing one ingredient I'm sure I can add my own twist if that's ok

[adalbertosampaio]

I make this récipe a lot of times at 3 or 4 am, totally worth it ;)

[csl]

Made this once.. didnt enjoy it. Must just be his childhood comfort meal.

[michalkopij]

I NEED THIS INSTRUMENTAL!!! PLEASE!!! IT MOTIVATES ME!!! <3!!!

[DTGrosz]

Big fan of Instant
Ramen & You may be the wrong person to ask---it has been said Ramen is
formed with wax or has some wax in the processing.  Any thoughts. 
You look the part!  Great video.

[songlyon]

Thanks God for bring Roy Choi and his family to the USA!

[SilkaLiveDoll]

This looks great, and I'll probably do this sometime soon, but the recipe/procedure at Tip Hero would drastically overcook the noodles. Ramen-flavored mush, yuck. XP

[hawaii]

Tight.  Whats the song in the background?

[Alex-xibw]

started adding cheese to my instant ramen because of this... best decision ever