Miso Butter Ramen Noodles
Miso Butter Ramen Noodles are a creamy, rich, and umami-packed comfort food that combines the savory depth of miso paste with the silky richness of butter. This easy-to-make recipe features chewy ramen noodles in a flavorful broth enhanced with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, perfect for any season and customizable with your favorite proteins and veggies.
- Author: Kathy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using vegetable broth and plant-based butter); can be gluten free by using gluten-free noodles
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons miso paste (white, red, or mixed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 200 grams fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
Optional Toppings
- 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- Nori sheets, thinly sliced
- Chili oil or sriracha (for spice)
- Spinach, bok choy, or bean sprouts
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken or vegetable broth in a pot over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and ginger, allowing them to simmer gently until fragrant to build a flavorful base.
- Dissolve Miso Paste: Ladle out some hot broth into a small bowl and whisk in the miso paste until smooth, then return the mixture back into the pot to avoid clumps and create a creamy soup.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, until tender but still springy. Drain and set aside.
- Add Butter and Soy Sauce: Stir in the butter and soy sauce into the simmering broth. Let the butter melt completely, infusing the soup with rich, savory flavor.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place cooked noodles in serving bowls. Ladle the hot miso butter broth over the noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and your choice of optional toppings like soft-boiled eggs, corn, mushrooms, or seaweed.
Notes
- Use quality miso paste (white, red, or mixed) according to your preferred flavor profile.
- Do not add miso directly to boiling water as it can kill delicate flavors; warm gently instead.
- Start with a small amount of butter and adjust to your desired creaminess to avoid overpowering the broth.
- Fresh ramen noodles absorb broth better and provide authentic texture.
- Customize toppings such as soft-boiled eggs or corn for contrasting textures and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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