Published 3/6/2021
Our Take on Flavorful Ramen Soup
Say hello to our version of delicious ramen! This ramen is not a traditional ramen recipe, but is indeed inspired by all of the delicious ramen we’ve enjoyed and made over the years. Ramen is a Japanese soup and is traditionally made with a meat or fish broth. It is typically flavored with soy sauce or miso, and there are so many ways to prepare traditional ramen based on what region of Japan the recipe comes from! This ramen recipe is inspired by different ramen recipes we’ve enjoyed or made. Our goal for this recipe was to develop a seriously flavorful broth and by-golly I think we’ve done it.
How to Make this Ramen Recipe
This ramen recipe is a commitment, but don’t shy away just because there is a longer recipe to follow! Though there is a longer method, it really easy a super easy recipe and you will not regret the time you put into it.
Prepare the Ramen Eggs
I don’t know about you, but one of our favorite parts of enjoying a bowl of ramen is the ramen eggs! YUM. We also suggest preparing this soup exactly how we write it out in the recipe card. There are certain parts of this recipe that need to be completed before you can move on to the next. These ramen eggs are not your traditional ramen eggs. We soft boil the eggs and then soak them in a delicious marinade that will eventually be added to the broth base for the ramen. If you would like a very detailed step-by-step on these ramen eggs and tips and tricks to perfecting them, check out our post on quick ramen eggs! DO NOT DISCARD THE MARINADE FOR THE RAMEN EGGS. This is bolded and in all capital letters because the marinade you soak the eggs in will become a part of the broth. It is flavor gold, people.
Quick Pickle the Mushrooms
After the ramen eggs are soaking in the marinade it’s time to prepare these delicious quick picked mushrooms that you will serve cold on top of your ramen. We use a very similar method to pickle these mushrooms that we use for these quick pickled spicy peppers (which would also be a delicious topping for this ramen).
Prepare the Bok Choy
After your eggs and mushrooms are soaking, it’s time to prepare the base for your ramen. This starts off by preparing the bok choy that will be served on top of the ramen right before serving.
What kind of bok choy do I use in this recipe?
We recommend using baby bok choy in this recipe! If you can’t find baby bok choy by a large bok choy and slice it into pieces! To prepare the bock choy you sauté the white parts of your green onion in a large dutch oven and then add ginger and garlic to the onion. When all of it is fragrant you add your baby bok choy. Cover and steam the bok choy for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pot.
Sauté the Veggies
This wouldn’t be a vegetarian ramen without a ton of veggies! Add the red peppers and carrots to the same pot that you cooked the bok choy in for 2-3 minutes.
Ramen Egg Broth
While your carrots and peppers are cooking, remove the ramen eggs from the egg marinade and carefully set them aside. Discard the tea bags and pour the broth through a fine sieve and into a bowl to sieve out any tea that may have become loose. Pour this egg broth into the dutch oven with the peppers and carrots.
Prepare the Broth + Add the Noodles
Finally, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, sriracha, and fish sauce to the dutch oven and whisk everything together until combined. Bring everything to a boil and then add the ramen noodles to the pot and cook them until they still have a bite to them (about 5-7 minutes).
How to Serve Ramen
The last step is serving the ramen! Turn the heat to low and add your bok choy to the pot to reheat.. When you serve the ramen in separate bowls add a halved ramen egg to each bowl along with the pickled mushrooms! Why? If you leave the noodles in the ramen it will soak up all the broth and get mush.
Ramen Soup Questions
Where do I get ramen noodles for homemade ramen soup?
You have a few different options when it comes to finding ramen noodles for you ramen soup. Most grocery stores have dried ramen noodles. We used these noodles.
However, if you have some time we recommend going to your favorite ramen spot or Asian grocery store and ask them if they have any fresh ramen noodles! They are so much better.
If you do buy fresh ramen noodles they will only need to boil for 2-3 minutes!
Can I add meat to this ramen recipe?
Yes! Feel free to add shredded chicken, grilled shrimp, pork, or any other meat you’d like to add!
How do I make ramen spicier?
To make this ramen soup a bit spicier, add some sriracha, red pepper flakes, or your favorite chili sauce!
What else can I add to ramen soup?
Think of your favorite ramen take out and be inspired by the toppings! You can add anything your heart desires. Here are a few more ideas!
fried tofubean sprouts sautéd greens kimchi sesame seedspea pods
Storage
We suggest storing the ramen separate from the ramen noodles. Store the ramen in an air tight container for 5-7 days.
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