How to Make the Perfect Miso Ramen

Japanese · Medium · 45 minutes min · 4 servings

Vegetarian

A delightful bowl of miso ramen soup with tender noodles, rich broth, and a variety of toppings.

Why this recipe works

This Miso Ramen recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 45 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 450 calories with 20g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

What you will need

This recipe uses 16 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp miso paste
2 packets ramen noodles
2 soft eggs
1 cup shiitake mushrooms
1 cup bok choy
1 small carrot
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
1 inch ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
2 scallions scallions
1 tbsp seaweed

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Prepare the broth

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.

Step 2: Add broth and miso

Pour in the chicken broth, add miso paste and soy sauce, stirring to combine.

Step 3: Cook the noodles

Bring the broth to a simmer and add the ramen noodles. Cook as per package instructions.

Step 4: Prepare the toppings

Slice the mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy. Soft boil the eggs.

Step 5: Assemble the ramen

Ladle the broth over noodles and top with mushrooms, bok choy, egg, scallions, and seaweed.

Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

chicken broth → vegetable broth
ramen noodles → udon noodles
miso paste → peanut butter

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

Overcooking the eggs and not achieving the perfect soft-boiled texture.
Not dissolving miso paste properly before adding to broth.
Using too much soy sauce, resulting in an overly salty broth.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 450 calories, 20g protein, 60g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fiber.

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