Ramen Bowl
Mushrooms have long been revered for their deep, earthy flavors and nourishing properties. This mushroom ramen is a tribute to their culinary magic—tender shiitake and button mushrooms slow-simmered in a rich, umami-packed broth with chicken, miso, and soy sauce. Served over perfectly chewy ramen noodles and garnished with vibrant toppings like scallions, nori, and corn, this bowl is a balance of warmth, comfort, and depth. Whether for a cozy dinner or an indulgent meal after a long day, each spoonful transports you to a world where food nourishes both the body and the spirit.
"Soulful mushroom ramen, a hug in a bowl"
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Serving Size
4
Ingredients
For the Broth:
- 1 liter chicken stock
- 2 chicken thighs
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried, sliced)
- 1 cup button mushrooms
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp miso paste (white or red)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1-inch ginger (sliced)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp white pepper
For the Ramen Bowl:
- 2 portions noodles (fresh or dried)
- 1 boiled egg (soft or medium, halved)
- 1 scallion (sliced)
- ½ cup boiled corn kernels (optional)
- 1 tbsp soaked nori (seaweed, shredded)
- 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
- ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 5-6 Blanched cherry tomatoes
- 3-4 blanched spinach leafs
Method
- In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add both mushrooms and slow cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Stir in miso paste, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Boil water and cook the ramen noodles for 10 mins in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Divide the cooked ramen noodles between two bowls.
- Pour the hot chicken and mushroom broth over the noodles.
- Add the shredded chicken, boiled egg halves, scallions, Blanched cherry tomatoes , spinach, corn, and nori. Drizzle chili oil and sprinkle sesame seeds for an extra flavor boost.
