Miso Ramen with Mushroom, Egg, and Spring Vegetables

This soul-warming Miso Ramen takes inspiration from traditional Japanese cuisine while incorporating fresh spring vegetables for a seasonal twist. The umami-rich miso broth forms a flavorful base for tender noodles, earthy mushrooms, and crisp spring vegetables. Topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg, this bowl offers a balance of protein, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates. Though it appears sophisticated, this ramen comes together relatively quickly and can be customized with whatever vegetables look best at your market. It's a comforting yet light option for those cool spring evenings.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

🍗 Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients:

4 servings of ramen noodles
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
7 oz (200g) shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 small bunch of bok choy, halved
1 carrot, julienned
4 eggs (for soft-boiled)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Soy sauce to taste
Chili powder (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Boil eggs for 6-7 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice water, peel, and halve.
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
Sauté mushrooms until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
In a small bowl, mix miso paste with some warm broth until dissolved.
Pour miso mixture back into the broth pot, add soy sauce to taste.
Add bok choy and carrot, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, drain.
To serve, divide noodles among 4 bowls.
Ladle hot broth and vegetables over noodles.
Place half a boiled egg on top of each bowl.
Sprinkle with green onions and remaining sesame oil.
Add chili powder if desired.

📝 Serving suggestion:

Offer additional toppings on the side such as bean sprouts, corn kernels, nori sheets, or sliced bamboo shoots to allow for customization. For a complete meal, consider serving with a side of gyoza (dumplings) or a small cucumber salad dressed with rice vinegar and sesame seeds.