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Quick Miso Ramen (Walmart-friendly ingredients)
This recipe uses a shortcut with pre-made chicken broth and miso paste, making it achievable with a Walmart haul.
Ingredients:
- 2 packets instant ramen noodles (or ramen bricks)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Soft-boiled egg (optional)
- Other toppings (optional): sliced nori seaweed, bamboo shoots, sliced cooked chicken/pork, kimchi
Instructions:
- Cook the noodles: Follow the package instructions for cooking the ramen noodles.
- Make the broth: While the noodles cook, in a large pot, heat the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add miso paste: Once the broth simmers, reduce heat to low and whisk in the miso paste a tablespoon at a time until dissolved. Don't boil after adding miso, as it can lose flavor.
- Assemble: Drain the cooked noodles and divide them into bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Garnish: Top with sliced green onion, and your choice of additional toppings (cooked meat, soft-boiled egg, seaweed, etc.).
Tips:
- You can find miso paste in the refrigerated section near tofu or kimchi at Walmart.
- If you can't find white or yellow miso, red miso will also work, but it has a stronger flavor. Start with a tablespoon and adjust to taste.
- For a richer broth, you can brown some sliced garlic or ginger in a pan before adding the broth.
- Want to make it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dollop of sriracha to your bowl.
Shortcut Option:
Walmart sells pre-made miso ramen bowls that you can simply microwave for a quick and easy option. While not quite the same as homemade, they can still satisfy your miso ramen craving.
This recipe is a good starting point, feel free to adjust the ingredients and toppings to your preference! For a more in-depth ramen experience, you can find recipes online for making a richer broth from scratch using ingredients like chicken bones, vegetables, and kombu (kelp).
