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Spicy Miso

Spicy Miso Ramen

A bold, homemade Japanese-inspired noodle soup packed with umami flavor, balanced spice, and rich miso broth, ready in under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Broth and Seasonings
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha Adjust to taste for spiciness
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
Main Ingredients
  • 5 oz ramen noodles
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
  • 1 unit scallion, sliced
  • 1/2 unit lime, juiced Fresh lime juice to finish
Optional Proteins
  • 1 unit tofu, soft-boiled egg, or shredded chicken Choose one or more for added protein

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Whisk miso paste separately with warm broth, then stir back into the pot to avoid clumping.
  4. Add chili garlic sauce and stir well.
  5. Add sliced mushrooms and simmer for 2–3 minutes to develop umami depth.
  6. Stir in spinach or bok choy.
  7. Add ramen noodles and cook until just tender.
  8. Remove from heat and finish with fresh lime juice before serving.
Optional Variations
  1. For vegetarian: No changes required.
  2. For vegan: Add tofu during the last 3 minutes of cooking.

Notes

Store broth and noodles separately to prevent sogginess. Refrigerate broth up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently over low heat without boiling. Do not boil miso after adding to preserve flavor.