Homemade Ramen
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Homemade Ramen
Description
The Homemade Ramen recipe begins by sautéing onions and carrots until translucent, then adding garlic and shiitake mushrooms to develop flavor. Ramen or similar noodles cook in a broth made by dissolving chicken bouillon and chicken broth with water, seasoned incrementally with soy sauce for balanced saltiness and umami. Sesame oil lends a toasted aroma, and red chard adds leafy green texture.
Once cooked, the ramen is served topped with thinly sliced green onions and radishes for freshness and crunch, a soft-boiled egg for richness, and black toasted sesame seeds for a subtle nutty flavor. The dish combines savory broth, tender noodles, and varied toppings for a comforting noodle soup experience.
Using udon noodles is a practical substitution when fresh ramen noodles are unavailable, though authentic ramen noodles can be used. Adjust soy sauce amounts while tasting to control seasoning. The simple preparation approach balances vegetable sweetness with a rich broth base for a satisfying homemade soup.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 1 lb ramen noodles
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 4-6 cups chicken broth
- 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cups red chard chopped
- green onion
- radish sliced
- egg soft boiled
- Black Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and carrot for 4 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and mushrooms until fragrant, and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Add in ramen noodles, bouillon, and 1 cup of water. Stir in enough chicken broth to create 8 cups of liquid in total. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in soy sauce, 1 tablespoon at a time, tasting as you go. Stir in sesame oil and chard.
- Once noodles are cooked, serve soup hot and garnish with chopped green onions, radishes, a soft-boiled egg, and black sesame seeds.
Notes
- Udon noodles can be used as a substitute for ramen noodles when fresh ramen noodles are unavailable.
- Taste and add soy sauce gradually to control saltiness during broth preparation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1376mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 9670IU | 193% |
| Vitamin C | 30.1mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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