Ham Ramen from Ponyo
The famous quick ham ramen with egg from the iconic Ghibli scene: hot broth, noodles and thick slices of ham — ready almost instantly.
Hayao Miyazaki's film Ponyo has a scene fans adore: Lisa pours boiling water over instant noodles, covers the bowl, and a couple of minutes later reveals a ramen topped with bright slices of ham and halved eggs. Ponyo is overjoyed. This is a home version of that very dish: good noodles, a rich broth, ham and an egg — a cozy bowl in just minutes, just like on screen.
🧺 Ingredients
🍽 2 servings👩🍳 Method
- 1
Eggs
Soft-boil the eggs: drop into boiling water for 6.5 minutes, cool in cold water, peel and halve.
- 2
Ham
Cut the ham into large slices about 1 cm thick — just like the ones in the film.
- 3
Broth
Bring the chicken broth to a boil, add soy sauce and sesame oil, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Noodles
Cook the noodles per the package, drain and divide into two warm bowls.
- 5
Assemble
Pour the hot broth over the noodles, top with ham slices, egg halves and green onion. Serve at once.
💡 Tips
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Warm the bowls with boiling water before serving — the ramen stays hot longer.
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Do not overcook the noodles: pull them a touch early, they finish in the hot broth.
🔄 Swaps & variations
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Add corn and a pat of butter for a heartier, miso-ramen-style bowl.
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For heat, stir in a spoon of spicy rayu oil or chili paste.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
In which Ponyo scene does this ramen appear?
Lisa makes ham ramen for Sosuke and Ponyo, pouring boiling water over the noodles and covering the bowl to let it steep. The scene became iconic among Studio Ghibli fans, and our recipe is its home version.
Can I use instant noodles?
Yes, that is exactly what Lisa does in the film. Use instant noodles, but make your own broth or upgrade the packet one with soy sauce and sesame oil for better flavor.
What can I use instead of ham?
Boiled pork, chicken breast or thick slices of bacon all work. The key is large, recognizable pieces, just like on screen.