Spicy Miso Ramen with Shiitake Mushrooms
**Spicy Miso Ramen with Shiitake Mushrooms** This ramen is the perfect balance of spicy and savory, with a rich umami flavor from the miso paste and shiitake mushrooms. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking, so it's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish that has become increasingly popular around the world in recent years. It's typically made with wheat noodles, a flavorful broth, and a variety of toppings such as pork, vegetables, and eggs. Miso ramen is a type of ramen that uses miso paste as the base for the broth. Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that has a rich, salty flavor. It's a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help improve gut health. This recipe for spicy miso ramen with shiitake mushrooms is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this classic dish. The broth is made with vegetable broth, miso paste, soy sauce, and chili oil. The shiitake mushrooms add a savory umami flavor to the broth. The ramen noodles are cooked according to the package directions and then added to the broth. The ramen is topped with green onions and cilantro for a fresh and flavorful finish. This recipe is a great way to get a taste of authentic Japanese ramen without having to go to a restaurant. It's also a good way to use up leftover vegetables. You can add any vegetables you like to this recipe, such as carrots, celery, or bok choy.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 package (12 ounces) ramen noodles
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (or more, to taste)
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions.
  3. Stir in the miso paste, soy sauce, and chili oil.
  4. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Ladle the ramen into bowls and top with the green onions and cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The miso paste gives the broth a rich, umami flavor.
  • The shiitake mushrooms add a savory depth of flavor to the broth.
  • The chili oil adds a spicy kick to the broth.
  • The green onions and cilantro add a fresh and flavorful finish to the ramen.