Preparation

There's something magical about a steaming bowl of ramen at midnight when you're drowning in assignments and desperately need comfort. This dorm room version doesn't compromise on flavor—it just works smarter.

Preparation

1. Fill your mug halfway with hot water from your kettle or hot water tap. Add the miso paste and stir until completely dissolved.
2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and the seasoning packet from your instant ramen (use half if you're watching sodium).
3. Break the ramen noodles into thirds and add them to the mug along with the frozen corn.
4. Pour boiling water until the mug is about 3/4 full. Stir gently.
5. Crack the egg directly into the hot broth and use a fork to gently swirl it, creating ribbons as it cooks in the heat.
6. Cover the mug with a small plate and let it sit for 3-4 minutes.
7. Uncover and top with sliced green onions, torn nori, and chili flakes.

The egg adds richness while the miso deepens the flavor beyond what any seasoning packet could achieve alone. This is the kind of meal that makes you feel taken care of, even when you're the only one doing the taking care of.