Instant Pot Ramen Bowls
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Ramen Bowls
Description
The Instant Pot Ramen Bowls recipe features a broth built from vegetable stock, sliced shiitake mushrooms, various onions, fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. The ingredients pressure cook together to develop a rich, savory base. After releasing pressure, ramen noodles are added and sautéed until tender, absorbing the broth's flavors. The final dish offers a soft, slurpy noodle texture combined with the earthiness of mushrooms and the brightness of ginger and soy.
Toppings enhance the bowl with contrasting textures and flavors — thinly sliced jalapenos provide heat, edamame adds a fresh bite, green onions or cilantro add herbal brightness, and chili sauce adjusts spiciness. Sesame seeds lend a subtle nutty crunch. These customizable elements let each serving suit individual preferences.
This ramen bowl suits anyone looking for a hearty noodle soup that can be adapted both in spice level and garnish. The method concentrates flavor while maintaining the tender texture of fresh ramen noodles cooked in the same pot, saving time and cleanup. Using dried noodles labeled as KA-ME Curly Noodles ensures a non-fried base without seasoning packets, creating a cleaner tasting soup.
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium, or stock
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup onion white, yellow, or red, thinly sliced
- 1 TBSP ginger jarred works in a pinch, freshly grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 TBSP rice vinegar
- 4-6 ounces ramen noodles see notes, uncooked
TASTY TOPPINGS
- 1 jalapeno pepper large, thinly sliced
- ½ cup edamame (cooked + shelled)
- ¼ cup green onion and/or fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2-4 tsp chili sauce spicy
- 1-2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- see post for more mix-and-match topping ideas
Instructions
- Sodium is always a super personal matter and also depends greatly on the type of soy sauce and broth used. Feel free to customize this to taste, as you can always add less soy sauce to begin with and add more later if desired. For a spicy ramen bowl, feel free to swirl some chili sauce into the broth as well!
- Add all ingredients except for noodles and toppings to your Instant Pot. Seal the lid and vent and set to 5 minutes HIGH PRESSURE on manual.
- It'll take about 10-12 minutes to come to pressure and 5 minutes active cooking time. When the Instant Pot beeps, quick release the pressure by flipping the valve from sealing to venting. Steer clear of the steam as it should shoot out pretty fast! Once the pressure has released the lid will unlock.
- Remove the lid and switch the pot to the sauté function. Add your ramen noodles and cook for approx. 3-4 minutes or cook according to package instructions. Once the noodles are tender you're good to go. Stir the ramen into the broth and divide into two large bowls. Pile high with toppings and add any additional seasoning to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use dried ramen noodles from the international aisle, preferring non-fried varieties without seasoning packets for a lighter broth.
- Cooking noodles in the Instant Pot after pressure cooking the broth reduces pots used and infuses noodles with flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce to control saltiness since sodium varies; add chili sauce to taste for preferred heat level.
- For a soupier ramen, add extra broth before pressure cooking and adjust seasonings afterward.
- Prepare toppings separately and add just before serving to keep textures distinct and fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1201IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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