Celebrate Ramen Noodle Day by crafting your own authentic Japanese ramen. Ditch the instant noodles and delve into the joy of creating a delicious bowl from scratch. Whether you stick to tradition or add your own flair, get ready to enjoy every slurp of this culinary masterpiece. We have curated a list of different types of ramen recipes below for you to try out and review!
First up, we have a classic:
Spicy Miso Ramen
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 packs of ramen noodles
2 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup baby spinach leaves
2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and let them cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
While the broth is simmering, bring another pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and cook them for about 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 9-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
Cook the ramen noodles in the broth according to the package instructions until they are tender.
Once the noodles are cooked, add the baby spinach leaves to the pot and let them wilt for a minute. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, divide the cooked ramen noodles and broth among serving bowls. Top each bowl with a halved boiled egg and sliced green onions.
Garnish with any additional toppings of your choice, such as sliced chili peppers, nori sheets, corn kernels, bamboo shoots, or sesame seeds.
Serve hot and enjoy your spicy miso ramen!
Feel free to adjust the spiciness level by adding more or less sriracha sauce according to your preference. Enjoy this flavourful and comforting bowl of spicy miso ramen!
If you are a vegetarian or just a tofu lover, you will have a great time trying out our next recipe:
Vegetarian Tofu Ramen
Ingredients
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 packs of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
1 block of firm tofu, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini work well)
1 cup baby spinach leaves
2 eggs (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sliced seaweed, corn kernels, bamboo shoots, sliced boiled egg, sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the tofu cubes and sliced mushrooms to the pot and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tofu is heated through and the mushrooms are tender.
While the broth is simmering, bring another pot of water to a boil. If using eggs, carefully add them to the boiling water and cook them for about 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 9-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
Cook the ramen noodles in the broth according to the package instructions until they are tender.
Once the noodles are cooked, add the baby spinach leaves to the pot and let them wilt for a minute. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, divide the cooked ramen noodles and broth among serving bowls. Top each bowl with tofu cubes and sliced green onions.
Garnish with any additional toppings of your choice, such as sliced seaweed, corn kernels, bamboo shoots, or sesame seeds.
Serve hot and enjoy your vegetarian tofu ramen!
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favourite vegetables and toppings. Enjoy this hearty and flavourful bowl of vegetarian ramen!
For those more adventurous of us, we have put together an unusual yet delicious recipe:
Pumpkin Ramen with Coconut Milk
Ingredients
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 packs of ramen noodles
1 small pumpkin , peeled, seeded, and diced
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup baby spinach leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, water, diced pumpkin, coconut milk, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Let the pumpkin simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until it is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
While the broth is simmering, bring another pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
Once the pumpkin is cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Return the blended soup to the pot. Add the sliced mushrooms and baby spinach leaves to the pot and let them cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the spinach has wilted.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, divide the cooked ramen noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the pumpkin soup over the noodles.
Serve hot and enjoy your unique and delicious Pumpkin Ramen with Coconut Milk!
This creamy and aromatic pumpkin ramen is sure to be a hit with its rich flavour and comforting texture. It’s a perfect dish for warming up on chilly days or for impressing guests with its unique twist on traditional ramen.
This National Ramen Day remember, the beauty of ramen is not only in its delicious taste but also in the joy of creation. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let your creativity simmer. Whether you choose to follow a traditional recipe or experiment with your own unique twists, the journey from kitchen to table promises to be a tasty one.