Jamaican Jerk Steak Ramen
Jamaican Jerk Steak Ramen
Ingredients
For the Jerk Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds New York strip steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1/4 cup Jamaican jerk seasoning paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Ramen Broth Base
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning paste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
For the Noodles and Eggs
- 6 cups water
- 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, whole, stem removed (handle with gloves)
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 packages instant ramen noodles, discard seasoning packets
- 4 large eggs
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Jerk Steak: Pat the New York strip steak dry with paper towels. Rub generously with 1/4 cup of Jamaican jerk seasoning paste on all sides. Drizzle with olive oil. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Cook the Jerk Steak: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the marinated steak in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-15 minutes for medium-rare to medium, flipping halfway through. Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness and desired doneness. Once cooked, remove the steak and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Prepare the Soft-Boiled Eggs: While the steak cooks, bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the 4 large eggs into the boiling water. Cook for 6-7 minutes for a jammy yolk. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel and halve them.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Prepare the Broth Base: In each of your 4 serving bowls, add 1/2 tablespoon of Jamaican jerk seasoning paste, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, and 3/4 teaspoon of Jamaican curry powder. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook Noodles and Flavor Broth: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the whole Scotch Bonnet pepper and fresh thyme sprigs to the boiling water. Add the instant ramen noodles (discarding their seasoning packets) and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until tender. Carefully remove the Scotch Bonnet pepper and thyme sprigs from the pot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the Ramen: Ladle about 1 cup of the hot, flavored noodle water into each serving bowl with the broth base ingredients. Stir well until the paste, mayonnaise, and curry powder are fully dissolved and combined, creating a creamy, spiced broth. Divide the cooked ramen noodles among the bowls. Arrange the sliced jerk steak and halved soft-boiled eggs on top of the noodles. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Jamaican Jerk Steak Ramen
Ingredients
For the Jerk Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds New York strip steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1/4 cup Jamaican jerk seasoning paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Ramen Broth Base
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning paste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
For the Noodles and Eggs
- 6 cups water
- 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, whole, stem removed (handle with gloves)
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 packages instant ramen noodles, discard seasoning packets
- 4 large eggs
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Jerk Steak: Pat the New York strip steak dry with paper towels. Rub generously with 1/4 cup of Jamaican jerk seasoning paste on all sides. Drizzle with olive oil. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Cook the Jerk Steak: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the marinated steak in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-15 minutes for medium-rare to medium, flipping halfway through. Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness and desired doneness. Once cooked, remove the steak and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Prepare the Soft-Boiled Eggs: While the steak cooks, bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the 4 large eggs into the boiling water. Cook for 6-7 minutes for a jammy yolk. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel and halve them.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Prepare the Broth Base: In each of your 4 serving bowls, add 1/2 tablespoon of Jamaican jerk seasoning paste, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, and 3/4 teaspoon of Jamaican curry powder. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook Noodles and Flavor Broth: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the whole Scotch Bonnet pepper and fresh thyme sprigs to the boiling water. Add the instant ramen noodles (discarding their seasoning packets) and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until tender. Carefully remove the Scotch Bonnet pepper and thyme sprigs from the pot.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the Ramen: Ladle about 1 cup of the hot, flavored noodle water into each serving bowl with the broth base ingredients. Stir well until the paste, mayonnaise, and curry powder are fully dissolved and combined, creating a creamy, spiced broth. Divide the cooked ramen noodles among the bowls. Arrange the sliced jerk steak and halved soft-boiled eggs on top of the noodles. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min