How to Make Andrew Zimmern's Ramen Noodles

03/30/2013 at 05:00 PM EDT

Andrew Purcell; Inset: Getty

Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern shares an easy way to spice up the low-cost, super-trendy Japanese noodle dish. His show, Bizarre Foods America, airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on the Travel Channel.

Ramen Soup

Makes 1 to 2 servings

• 1 (3-oz.) package

• ramen noodles

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1½ tbsp. soy sauce

• 1 tbsp. ketchup

• 1 tsp. sugar

• 1 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 tsp. Sriracha

• ½ cup matchstick carrots

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1½ tsp. fresh lime juice

• ¼ cup chopped

• green onions

1. Cook noodles in 2 cups of boiling water for 2 minutes; drain well. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.

2. Return saucepan to stove-top. Bring broth to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in soy sauce and next 4 ingredients. Add carrots; cook 1 minute.

3. Slowly whisk egg into broth. Add noodles to broth; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and onions. Serve immediately.