Creamy General Tso’s Ramen
There are certain meals that instantly make you want to grab your favorite bowl, curl up on the couch, and savor every bite. This Creamy General Tso’s Ramen is exactly that kind of meal.
Inspired by the rich, comforting flavors of Japanese ramen and the sweet-and-spicy punch of your favorite takeout dish, this recipe combines crispy InnovAsian General Tso’s Chicken with an ultra-creamy carbonara-style ramen broth. The noodles are silky and rich, the chicken brings the perfect crunch, and the soy-marinated jammy eggs take everything to the next level.
Finished with tender bok choy, fresh green onions, and a spoonful of chili crisp, every bite delivers the perfect balance of creamy, savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors. Best of all, it comes together surprisingly quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something a little extra special.
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
- Restaurant-quality ramen made right at home.
- Crispy General Tso’s Chicken adds incredible texture and flavor.
- Rich, creamy broth inspired by carbonara ramen.
- Jammy soy-marinated eggs make every bowl feel elevated.
- Perfect balance of sweet, spicy, savory, and creamy.
- Great for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends at home.
- Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and toppings.
Ingredients
General Tso’s Chicken
- InnovAsian General Tso’s Chicken
Creamy Ramen
- Buldak Creamy Carbonara Ramen Noodles
- Heavy Cream
- Large Egg
- Kewpie Mayo
- Oyster Sauce
- Garlic
Seasoned Soft Boiled Eggs
- Large Eggs
- Soy Sauce
- Mirin
- Sesame Oil
- Water
Garnishes
- Green Onions
- Bok Choy
- Chili Crisp
Instructions
Prepare the Seasoned Soft Boiled Eggs
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Using a ladle, carefully lower the eggs into the water one at a time.
Cook for 6 minutes.
While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
Transfer the eggs directly into the ice bath once the timer goes off. Allow them to cool completely before peeling.
Place the peeled eggs into a container with the soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Refrigerate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Cook the General Tso’s Chicken
Prepare the InnovAsian General Tso’s Chicken according to the package instructions using an air fryer.
While the chicken cooks, transfer the included sweet and spicy sauce to a microwave-safe bowl. Warm in short intervals until heated through.
Reserve a small portion of the sauce for finishing.
Once the chicken is crispy and cooked through, toss it in the warmed sauce until evenly coated.
Make the Creamy Ramen
Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.
While the noodles cook, whisk together the egg, kewpie mayo, oyster sauce, garlic, and the seasoning packets from the ramen.
Drain the noodles, reserving several cups of the cooking liquid.
Add the reserved cooking liquid and heavy cream to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a pot over medium heat and cook, whisking frequently, until the broth becomes rich, creamy, and slightly thickened.
Place the cooked noodles into a large serving bowl.
Assemble the Ramen
Pour the creamy broth over the noodles.
Top with the crispy General Tso’s Chicken, seasoned soft boiled eggs, cooked bok choy, green onions, and chili crisp.
Serve immediately and enjoy while hot.
Storage and Reheating
Storage
Store the broth, noodles, chicken, and toppings separately whenever possible for the best texture.
Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Warm the broth gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
Microwave the chicken separately or reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes to help restore its crispiness.
Add the noodles to the warm broth and heat until warmed through before serving with your toppings.
Pro Tip
For the ultimate bowl, let the eggs marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The extra time allows the soy and mirin to penetrate the eggs, creating that beautiful ramen-shop flavor and appearance.
Sweet and Spicy Creamy Ramen
Ingredients
General Tso’s Chicken
- 1 18 oz box of InnovAsian General Tso’s Chicken
Creamy Ramen
- 2 Packs buldak creamy carbonara ramen noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp garlic grated or minced
Seasoned Soft Boiled Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Water enough to cover while boiling
Garnish
- Green onions chopped
- Bok choy cooked
- Chili crisp
Instructions
Seasoned Soft Boiled Eggs
- To a pot of boiling water, using a ladle, gently lower the eggs one at a time into the pot. Set a timer for 6 minutes.
- While these are boiling get a bowl and fill it will water and ice to create an ice bath. Once the timer is up, remove the eggs from the boiling water and place them into the ice bath.
- Peel the eggs and add to a container with soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil. Place in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
General Tso’s Chicken
- Arrange the prepared chicken pieces in the air fryer tray or basket and follow the cooking instructions included in the packaging.
- While those cook, grab the sweet and spicy asian-style bbq sauce and empty it into a microwave-safe container. Microwave in 10 second intervals until warm. Reserve 1/4 of the sauce for later.
- Once the chicken is cooked, toss in the warmed sweet and spicy sauce.
Creamy Ramen
- To a pot of boiling water, add the ramen and allow to cook according to packaging.
- While the noodles cook, add 1 large egg, kewpie mayo, oyster sauce, garlic and the seasoning packets from the ramen. Whisk to combine.
- Now that the noodles are done cooking, transfer to the serving bowl and reserve 3 cups of the cooking liquid.
- Poor the cooking liquid and heavy cream into the pot with the egg and kewpie mixture and whisk until incorporated. Place over medium heat and allow to come to a boil.
Assemble
- Now that the broth is thick and creamy, pour over the noodles in the serving bowl.
- Add the crispy general tso chicken to the ramen with a couple of the seasoned soft boiled eggs. Garnish with green onions, chili crisp, bok choy and enjoy!
