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udon-style instant noodle hack

Instant Noodle Dumpling Hack

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This Instant Noodle Dumpling Hack is quick, cozy, and ready in just 10 minutes. Udon noodles are simmered with shrimp gyoza, spinach, and a soft egg for a balanced bowl with 22 grams of protein. Perfect for busy weeknights or a comforting high protein meal on a budget.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired, Pescatarian
Servings 1
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack spicy seafood udon style noodles
  • 4 frozen shrimp gyoza
  • 1 EGG
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 handful spinach

garnish (optional)

  • chopped green onion
  • sesame seeds
  • chili oil

Instructions
 

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • once at a boiil, add noodles. Place two chopsticks across the pot, arrange gyoza on top, and cover partially with a lid to steam for 3 minutes.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Add the steamed gyoza into the broth, stir in the seasoning packet (use half if you want lower sodium).
  • Stir in spinach until slightly wilted.
  • Crack in one egg, cover, and let cook 1–2 minutes until the egg reaches your preferred doneness.
  • Serve hot and garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, or chili oil.

Notes

Cooking Tips

  • No steamer? The chopstick method is the perfect hack to steam dumplings.
  • Use 3 cups of water if you prefer a soupier bowl.
  • Swap spinach for bok choy, mushrooms, or cabbage.
 
Watch the step-by-step video on instagram

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 22gFat: 16g
Keyword easy 10 minute meal, high protein udon, instant noodle hack, shrimp gyoza noodles
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