Ingredients

  • 2 3 -ounce packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves only, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Cover the noodles with hot tap water in a large bowl and soak, flipping once, for 7 minutes; they should pull apart without breaking.
  • Drain in a strainer and shake to dry; pat with towels if needed.
  • Return to the bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the chard and parsley to the bowl; toss, pulling apart the noodles.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; add to the noodles and toss to coat.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 9-inch skillet with a lid over medium heat.
  • Add the noodle mixture and press down with a spatula; cover and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Place a large plate over the pan; invert the cake onto the plate.
  • Slide the cake back into the pan, cover and cook until golden on the other side, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Invert onto a plate, sprinkle with salt and cut into wedges.
  • Photograph by Yunhee Kim