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Spicy Miso Ramen Recipe

Spicy Miso Ramen

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  • Author: Noura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Noodles, Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

This Spicy Miso Ramen recipe features an umami-rich broth, shiitake mushrooms, and sweet pops of corn to balance the spice. Ready in just under 40 minutes, this easy homemade ramen recipe is pure comfort.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. ground chicken or pork (sub crumbled tempeh or tofu)
  • 2 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil
  • 6 to 8 oz. thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup minced shallots
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
  • 3 Tbsp. white miso paste
  • 2 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. hot chili oil
  • 6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 packs dry ramen noodles (seasoning packs discarded)*
  • 1 cup sweet corn (frozen/thawed, canned, or fresh)
  • 3 soft-boiled eggs, halved*
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Lightly grease and add chicken or pork (or vegetarian alternative). Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking meat into small pieces. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

  • Add oil to the pan, then add mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, until golden and tender. Stir in shallots, garlic, and ginger; cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until aromatic.

  • Stir in miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot chili oil. Add 6 cups of broth and bring to a boil. For a brothier ramen, add an additional 1 to 2 cups of broth. Lower heat and simmer gently over medium-low for 20 minutes.

  • Bring broth back to a boil, then add noodles. Cook until al dente, about 3 minutes, or according to package instructions. Stir in cooked meat and corn.

  • Ladle ramen into bowls, topping each serving with 1 soft-boiled egg, a handful of green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. For more spice, drizzle extra chili oil overtop.


Notes

  • Nutrition information includes egg topping.

  • Noodles: You can use fresh or dried ramen noodles. Alternatively, use soba (buckwheat) noodles or a gluten-free variety like brown rice & millet ramen.

  • To make soft-boiled eggs:

    • Let eggs come close to room temperature by letting them sit on the counter for an hour or running under warm water.

    • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

    • Gently lower eggs into boiling water and set a timer for 6 minutes.

    • Remove eggs and plunge into an ice water bath. Gently peel off shells, slice in half, and place on top of ramen.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2.5 cups
  • Calories: 492 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1650 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: