Spicy Miso Ramen with Soft-Boiled Eggs
Follow this guide to prepare a rich, spicy miso ramen broth and achieve perfectly jammy soft-boiled eggs for your homemade noodle soup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup red miso paste
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or doubanjiang
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns (optional)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 servings fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 2 large eggs
- For Toppings: Sliced green onions, corn kernels, nori sheets, cooked pork belly (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the soft-boiled eggs: Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Cook for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds for a jammy yolk. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Peel carefully when cool.
- For extra flavor, place the peeled eggs in a small container with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon mirin (if available) for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the broth.
- Start the spicy miso base: Heat the neutral oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the miso pastes, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and Szechuan peppercorns (if using) to the pan. Stir constantly for 1 minute to toast the miso, creating the tare base.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and add the sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until the miso is fully dissolved into the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep warm.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
- Assemble the ramen: Divide the cooked noodles between two large bowls. Pour the hot spicy miso broth over the noodles.
- Slice the marinated soft-boiled eggs in half. Arrange the eggs, green onions, corn, and any other desired toppings over the broth. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use red miso for a deeper, saltier flavor, or a mix of red and white miso for balance.
- For the best egg marinade, use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt level.
- If you do not have chili garlic sauce, use 1 teaspoon of your favorite chili oil instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 1800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 375