Jovie’s Unforgettable Christmas Eve Ramen

Name: Jovie's Unforgettable Christmas Eve Ramen
Cook time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 large packages of ramen noodles with flavor packets (any variety (about 4-oz each)); 1-2 tsp mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie); 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp kimchi; 1 baby bok choy (quartered); Sesame seeds; Chili crisp (such as Fly by Jing); Soft boiled eggs; Cooked tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp; Shitake, wood ear or other mushrooms; Dried kelp or nori; Scallions; Tahini; white or red miso paste

This recipe from my Unofficial Elf Cookbook is inspired by one of the iconic food scenes in the movie Elf.

On Christmas Eve after seeing Buddy the Elf on TV running through Central Park to help Santa, Jovie forgets her plain bowl of ramen, leaving it uneaten to go and find him.

Turn everyday ramen into something unforgettable!

Here are some simple ways to turn everyday package ramen into something unforgettable, using a little elfin magic. Some add-ins can be cooked right with the noodles in the same amount of time it takes for the ramen to cook.

Food and Prop Styling Fun Tip!

24-ounce melamine ramen bowls similar to the one shown in Elf are available online. Look for the “Longevity” pattern.

Big bowl of ramen from The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Jackie Alpers _ recipes inspired by the movie Elf.

Cook Time: 5

Jovie's Unforgettable Christmas Eve Ramen

Servings: big bowl of ramen

Author: Jackie Alpers

Equipment

1 24-ounce melamine ramen bowl look for the longevity pattern

In the movie Elf, Jovie forgets her simple bowl of ramen, leaving it uneaten on Christmas eve to go find Buddy the Elf. Here are some ways to make simple packaged ramen unforgettable.

Ingredients

2 large packages of ramen noodles with flavor packets any variety (about 4-oz each)
1-2 tsp mayonnaise preferably Kewpie
2 eggs

Ideas for Ramen Add-Ins

2 Tbsp kimchi
1 baby bok choy quartered
Sesame seeds
Chili crisp such as Fly by Jing
Soft boiled eggs
Cooked tofu, chicken, beef or shrimp
Shitake, wood ear or other mushrooms
Dried kelp or nori
Scallions
Tahini
white or red miso paste

Instructions

Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, adding the bok choy if using once the water starts to boil.
Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, whisk together egg and mayo with the contents of the ramen’s flavor packets, then gradually whisk in about 1 to 2 cups of cooking water from the ramen, depending on how soupy you like it. Drain the noodles from the remaining cooking water and add to a serving bowl. Top with kimchi, baby bok choy, sesame seeds, chili crisp and/or any other suggested add-ins as desired.

Course dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Japanese

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