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Ramen While Camping

Camping ramen is a quick, budget-friendly instant noodle meal cooked right over the campfire. Steamy bowls of tender noodles and poached eggs get finished with frozen mixed vegetables, green onions, and soy sauce for a satisfying hot dinner.
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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
  

Instant ramen noodles
  • 4 can (4 packages) instant ramen noodles Use the included seasoning packets; reserve packets for finishing.
Water and aromatics
  • 6 cup water
  • 2 g green onions Slice for topping.
  • 1 soy sauce Add to taste at serving.
Vegetables and eggs
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 eggs Crack directly into the simmering pot to poach.
Optional heat
  • 1 hot sauce Optional; serve on the side or drizzle to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Boil the water
  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a pot over the campfire until you see steady, rolling bubbles.
  2. Add the instant ramen noodles and frozen mixed vegetables, and stir to submerge everything in the boiling water.
  3. Cook for 3 minutes over the campfire, stirring occasionally, until the noodles begin to soften and the vegetables are hot.
  4. Crack the eggs directly into the pot, spacing them apart so the whites set as they fall into the simmering broth.
  5. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the eggs are poached and the noodles are tender.
  6. Stir in the reserved ramen seasoning packets until the broth turns evenly flavored and fragrant.
  7. Divide the ramen into bowls and top with sliced green onions, soy sauce to taste, and hot sauce if using.

Notes

For best campfire results, keep the pot at a steady simmer—if it’s boiling too hard, the eggs can break apart. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat until hot, adding a splash of water if the broth thickens. Freezing isn’t recommended since noodles and eggs can change texture. If you want a lighter meal, use low-sodium ramen seasoning (or use less soy sauce) and increase vegetables.