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Ramen While Camping

Camping ramen that turns instant noodles into a steaming bowl with tender noodles, poached eggs, and frozen mixed vegetables. Cook in a camp pot over the fire in about 15 minutes for an easy meal that tastes like a hot station bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ramen While Camping
  • 4 instant ramen noodles (packages) Use seasoning packets included in the packages.
  • 6 cup water
  • 4 eggs Crack directly into the simmering broth to poach.
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 green onions Slice for topping.
  • 0.5 tbsp soy sauce Add to taste at serving.
  • 0.5 tsp hot sauce Optional; add to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Boil and cook
  1. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a pot over the campfire, keeping the water at a steady rolling boil (about 1–2 minutes). Watch for rapid bubbles across the surface before adding anything else.
  2. Add 4 packages instant ramen noodles and 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables to the boiling water. Stir once so the noodles loosen and the vegetables start to heat through.
  3. Cook for 3 minutes at a boil. Look for noodles beginning to soften at the edges while the broth stays active with bubbles.
  4. Crack 4 eggs directly into the pot without stirring them immediately. Cook at a gentle boil until the whites set around the yolks (about 3–4 minutes), with a poached look.
Season and serve
  1. Stir in the ramen seasoning packets and continue cooking just until fully combined. The broth should look evenly colored and fragrant from the seasoning (about 30–60 seconds).
  2. Divide the ramen into bowls and top with sliced green onions. Drizzle soy sauce to taste and add hot sauce if using, then serve right away while steaming.

Notes

Pro tip: Crack the eggs slowly into the hottest spot of the broth so the whites set into neat poached shapes. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen noodles, and note eggs may firm up more. Freezing is not recommended for best noodle texture. For a dietary swap, use low-sodium soy sauce (and any low-sodium ramen packets you have) to reduce sodium without changing the method.