Ramen Noodles, butter and cheese

INGREDIENTS

• • 1 pack ramen noodles with flavor packet

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon butter

  • 2 slices American cheese

  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

  • ½ scallion, green part only, thinly sliced on the bias, optional

PREPARATION

• 1. Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.

  2. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the egg. Do not stir; pull the noodles over the egg and let sit for one minute to poach.

  3. Carefully transfer everything to a serving bowl, add the butter, cheese and sesame seeds and mix. Garnish with the scallions if desired.