Easy Japanese Ramen Noodles Recipes

EASY SPICY MISO RAMEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic, ginger, and shallot, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Add ground pork, and stir-fry until no longer pink.
• Add chili bean paste and miso paste.
• Add chicken stock, soy sauce, and green onions.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Remove the lid, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Cook ramen noodles al dente according to the instructions on the package.
• Drain completely and divide the noodles into 2 bowls.
• Pour the ramen soup on top of the noodles, and add toppings such as soft-boiled eggs. Serve and enjoy!

JAPANESE RAMEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix 700ml chicken stock, 3 halved garlic cloves, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, a sliced thumb-sized piece of ginger, ½ tsp Chinese five spice, pinch of chilli powder and 300ml water in a stockpot or large saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins.
• Taste the stock - add 1 tsp white sugar or a little more soy sauce to make it sweeter or saltier to your liking.
• Cook 375g ramen noodles following the pack instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Slice 400g cooked pork or chicken, fry in 2 tsp sesame oil until just starting to brown, then set aside.
• Divide the noodles between four bowls. Top each with a quarter of the meat, 25g spinach, 1 tbsp sweetcorn and two boiled egg halves each.
• Strain the stock into a clean pan, then bring to the boil once again.
• Divide the stock between the bowls, then sprinkle over 1 shredded nori sheet, sliced spring onions or shallots and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Allow the spinach to wilt slightly before serving.