Easy Ramen Recipe Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Meal

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
• 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packets)
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup bok choy, chopped
• 2 green onions sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 soft-boiled eggs optional for topping
• 1 tablespoon chili oil or flakes (for spiciness, optional)
• 1 sheets seaweed (nori), cut into strips for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
2. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes, until they soften.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in the miso paste until fully dissolved. Add the soy sauce, mixing well.
5. Add the ramen noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions (usually around 3-4 minutes).
6. In the last minute of cooking, add the chopped bok choy to the pot, allowing it to wilt but still retain some texture.
7. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed (more soy sauce for saltiness, more miso for depth).
8. Once cooked, divide the ramen into bowls, ladle the broth and veggies over the noodles.
9. Top with soft-boiled eggs (cut in half for presentation), sliced green onions, strips of seaweed, and drizzle with chili oil or flakes if desired.