Description
This easy ramen bowl recipe Miso Broth With Chili Threads is a satisfying and wholesome meal that is quick enough for busy weeknights and completely customizable for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp miso paste, white or yellow
- 4 oz ramen noodles, fresh or dried
- 1 tsp chili threads
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 large eggs (or 4 oz sliced chicken, tofu, or tempeh)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 leaves bok choy, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup sliced mushrooms (or carrots)
- 1 Tbsp tamari, optional
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Broth Base: In a medium pot or 3-quart saucepan, gently warm the 4 cups of broth over medium heat with the grated ginger and minced garlic for 5 minutes until fragrant. You want it simmering lightly, not a rolling boil.
- Incorporate Miso: In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste into about 0.25 cup of warm broth until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the pot with the remaining broth and simmer gently for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld without boiling.
- Cook Noodles: In a separate pot, boil water and cook the ramen noodles according to package directions until they are just al dente, usually 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly under warm water to prevent sticking. They should feel slightly firm.
- Prepare Toppings: While the broth simmers, prepare your protein. Soft-boil eggs for 6-7 minutes, then peel and slice. Quickly blanch bok choy and spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds until bright green.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked noodles evenly into two large serving bowls. Ladle the hot Miso Broth With Chili Threads generously over the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Garnish & Serve: Arrange your prepared toppings—sliced eggs, vegetables, and green onions—beautifully over the noodles. Finish with a sprinkle of chili threads for that signature look and mild heat. Serve immediately while everything is wonderfully warm.
Notes
To preserve miso’s beneficial probiotics and delicate flavor, never boil the broth vigorously after adding miso. Avoid overcooking ramen noodles; they should retain a slight bite. For quick protein, use pre-cooked chicken; for low-carb, swap ramen with zucchini noodles. Use organic, fresh, and low-sodium ingredients for best quality and health.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (500 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
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