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An overhead view of a savory dumpling ramen bowl, highlighting the key ingredients. This quick ramen hack combines frozen dumplings and instant noodles for a gourmet meal.

Dumpling Ramen (The Ultimate 20-Minute Recipe)

This quick and easy Dumpling Ramen recipe combines frozen dumplings and instant ramen in a rich, savory broth. It's the ultimate 20-minute meal hack for a delicious, gourmet-tasting dinner that's packed with flavor and endlessly customizable.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages instant ramen noodles any flavor
  • 10-12 frozen dumplings or potstickers pork, chicken, or vegetable
  • 6 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs for serving
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Chili oil or sriracha to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Medium pot

Instructions
 

  1. In a medium pot, bring water or chicken broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in the seasoning packets from the instant ramen, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Gently add the frozen dumplings to the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or according to package directions, until they are cooked through and float to the surface.
  4. Add the blocks of ramen noodles to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently to separate them, until they are tender but still have a slight bite.
  5. Divide the dumpling ramen evenly between two bowls. Top with a soft-boiled egg, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra texture, pan-fry the dumplings before adding them to the soup.
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bok choy in the last minute of cooking.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili oil to suit your preference.
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