Mushroom, pea and carrot ramen with chilli oil recipe
 Dr Rupy makes a quick chilli oil that makes all the difference to his speedy mushroom ramen. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.46 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Each serving provides 427 kcal, 15.5g protein, 30.7g carbohydrate (of which 13.2g sugars), 25.2g fat (of which 4.5g saturates), 7.4g fibre and 3.35g salt. 1½ tsp dried chilli flakes6 tbsp olive oil½ tsp ground cinnamon3 tbsp soy sauce1 garlic clove, grated1 tsp honey, agave syrup or caster sugar 1½ tsp dried chilli flakes 6 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 garlic clove, grated 1 tsp honey, agave syrup or caster sugar 6 free-range eggs2 tbsp olive oil300g/10½oz onion, diced350g/12oz mushrooms, thinly sliced5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated2 garlic cloves, grated2 tsp freshly ground black pepper3 tbsp soy sauce2 vegetable stock cubes400g/14oz ramen, wholewheat or any type of dried noodles300g/10½oz carrots, peeled and finely diced300g/10½oz frozen peas, thawed 6 free-range eggs 2 tbsp olive oil 300g/10½oz onion, diced 350g/12oz mushrooms, thinly sliced 5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves, grated 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 vegetable stock cubes 400g/14oz ramen, wholewheat or any type of dried noodles 300g/10½oz carrots, peeled and finely diced 300g/10½oz frozen peas, thawed Method To make the chilli oil, stir all of the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.To make the ramen, boil the eggs in a small saucepan of simmering water for 7–8 minutes. Remove and plunge into a bowl of cold water for a few minutes before peeling, halving and setting the eggs aside.Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and mushrooms for 6–7 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper and soy sauce and stir for 30 seconds. Crumble in the stock cubes, pour in 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions (if using rice noodles that take 8 minutes to cook, add them to the saucepan now).Add the carrots, peas and cooked noodles to the pan. Simmer for another 3 minutes until the vegetables have slightly softened. Serve the ramen in six deep bowls, topped with 2 egg halves and drizzled with the chilli oil. To make the chilli oil, stir all of the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. To make the chilli oil, stir all of the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside. To make the ramen, boil the eggs in a small saucepan of simmering water for 7–8 minutes. Remove and plunge into a bowl of cold water for a few minutes before peeling, halving and setting the eggs aside. To make the ramen, boil the eggs in a small saucepan of simmering water for 7–8 minutes. Remove and plunge into a bowl of cold water for a few minutes before peeling, halving and setting the eggs aside. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and mushrooms for 6–7 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper and soy sauce and stir for 30 seconds. Crumble in the stock cubes, pour in 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and mushrooms for 6–7 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper and soy sauce and stir for 30 seconds. Crumble in the stock cubes, pour in 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions (if using rice noodles that take 8 minutes to cook, add them to the saucepan now). Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions (if using rice noodles that take 8 minutes to cook, add them to the saucepan now). Add the carrots, peas and cooked noodles to the pan. Simmer for another 3 minutes until the vegetables have slightly softened. Serve the ramen in six deep bowls, topped with 2 egg halves and drizzled with the chilli oil. Add the carrots, peas and cooked noodles to the pan. Simmer for another 3 minutes until the vegetables have slightly softened. Serve the ramen in six deep bowls, topped with 2 egg halves and drizzled with the chilli oil. Recipe tips Often the cheapest way to buy noodles is packets of instant noodles. The noodles are plain but come with a flavour sachet that can be discarded.