This Cheat’s Ramen Noodles recipe is easy to make and it has a beautiful deep miso flavour. Sesame oil, garlic, ginger and shallots are pan-fried until softened. Pork mince is added, then sesame seeds, miso paste and sugar. Once combined soy sauce and stock are added. Pour pork mince broth over noodles, top with soft-boiled eggs, fried shiitake mushrooms and spring onions. Drizzle with chilli oil to serve.
Cheat’s Ramen Noodles Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
200g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
1 tsp sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
6cm piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 shallot, finely chopped
300g pork mince
1 tbsp sesame seeds, finely ground, plus extra to serve
¼ cup miso paste
1 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 litres chicken stock
400g fresh ramen noodles
4 soft-boiled eggs, halved lengthways
2 spring onions, finely sliced
chilli oil, to serve (optional)
Method:
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes or until browned. Remove mushrooms and set aside until serving.
Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger and shallot to pan and cook for 3 minutes or until softened. Add pork mince and cook for a further 12 minutes or until browned. Add sesame seeds, miso paste and sugar and stir well to combine. Add soy sauce and chicken stock and season.
Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain; divide between 4 bowls. Pour over pork mince broth and top with soft-boiled eggs, fried shiitake mushrooms and spring onions. Drizzle with chilli oil to serve, if desired.
Smart Tip:
This broth makes a great base for any Asian soup and is also great as an udon noodle dish.
