Description
Create a delicious and comforting bowl of ramen quickly at home. This recipe is perfect for busy days when you crave a warm, hearty noodle soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (or to taste)
- 8 ounces ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 cup cooked chicken or tofu, shredded or cubed
- 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup nori strips
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth, soy sauce, mirin (if using), and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add ramen noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to package directions, usually 3-5 minutes for fresh noodles or 5-7 minutes for dried.
- Divide noodles and broth between two bowls.
- Top each bowl with cooked chicken or tofu, halved soft-boiled eggs, sliced green onions, nori strips, and corn kernels.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy homemade ramen!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and tofu.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Feel free to add other toppings like mushrooms, spinach, or bean sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 450-550
- Sugar: Approximately 5-10g
- Sodium: Approximately 1200-1500mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50-60g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 25-35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150-200mg