How to make great 10-cent ramen while living in the barracks

In most parts of America, Top Ramen is considered a last-resort food consumed by college kids, recently divorced dads, and drunk people. It doesn't have to be this way. Top Ramen has potential — it's a diamond in the rough — and it's up to you to showcase just how delicious this peasant food can be.

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So, check out how to make the best Ramen coming from an eight-year Marine veteran-turned-chef.

Here are the tools you'll need to make the perfect Top Ramen dish on a budget

• 2-quart saucepan
• Wooden cooking spoon
• Stove

Ingredients

• 1 package of cheap Top Ramen with flavor pack
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Ponzu
• 1 tbsp black bean chili paste
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp ground lemongrass
• 1 lime
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 egg
• 1 slice of American or pepper-jack cheese

Step 1. Make broth.

Add all liquid ingredients along with the ground ginger, lemongrass, and provided flavor pack into the saucepan. Place on a stove at high heat and stir with a wooden spoon until everything is dissolved.

Step 2. Bring to a boil.

Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring often with your wooden spoon.

Step 3. Prep the garnish.

As the broth slowly approaches a boil, chop up the cilantro. Cut the lime into a few wedges.

Step 4. Add the noodles.

Once the broth is boiling, add the noodles and stir until it boils again. Then, reduce to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.

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Step 5. Add some cheese and the egg.

As the ramen simmers, add the cheese and egg while stirring to scramble the egg in the pot. The cheese will melt and the egg will cook, just be sure to keep stirring until both are distributed evenly.

Step 6. Serve and garnish.

Bowl up your ramen, add 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro, squeeze the lime wedge over your bowl of greatness, and enjoy.

What are your favorite ramen recipes?