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Miso Ramen

🍂 Fall ⚡ Weeknight Easy
Rich miso ramen with soft-boiled egg, nori, and green onions
PREP TIME10 mins
COOK TIME20 mins
TOTAL TIME30 mins
SERVINGS2
BUDGET$5

Description

Rich, comforting miso broth with chewy noodles. This shortcut version uses miso paste for instant flavor. Way better than instant ramen!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste (white or red)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 8 oz fresh ramen noodles (or 2 packs instant)
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Nori sheets
  • Corn kernels (optional)
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Soft-boil eggs: Boil water, add eggs, cook 6.5 minutes. Transfer to ice bath. Peel and halve.
  2. Make broth: Heat chicken broth in a pot. Add garlic and ginger, simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in miso paste until fully dissolved. Add soy sauce and sesame oil.
  4. Cook noodles according to package (usually 3-4 minutes). Drain.
  5. Add spinach to hot broth - it will wilt quickly.
  6. Assemble bowls: noodles, hot broth with spinach, soft-boiled egg halves, green onions.
  7. Top with nori, corn, and sesame seeds.

💡 Student Tips

Miso Types: White miso = milder/sweeter. Red miso = stronger/saltier. Both work!

Egg Timing: 6.5 minutes = perfect jammy yolk. Want it softer? Try 6 minutes.

Make it Hearty: Add leftover chicken, pork, or tofu for protein boost.