The BEST Spicy Miso Ramen Made In Just 20 Minutes

This spicy miso ramen combines instant ramen noodles with ginger, garlic, ground pork, and chili oil. Every slurp is filled with rich umami deliciousness and it couldn't be easier to make. In fact, just 4 simple steps are all you'll need to follow to make it. 

The Best Spicy Miso Ramen

If you've been looking for one of the most delicious ramen recipes you can make, this spicy miso ramen is it. The noodles, the spiciness, the meatiness, gah it's just so, so good.

Now, this homemade shiro miso ramen isn't just one of the tastiest ramen recipes out there, it's also one of the easiest to make too. As I mentioned, just 20 minutes is all it takes to have this delicious soup done and on the table.

Honestly, it's so easy to whip up this ramen that you can make another recipe alongside it, like this potato mochi. That's what I usually do anyway. I just love pairing the two together because the potato mochi cuts some of the heat from the ramen.

Ingredients

If you're a regular ramen maker then you probably have most - if not all - of the ingredients you'll need to make this spicy miso ramen at home already.

With that said though, if you need to go to the store and get some of them, then you might want to stock up . You can always use the extras to make some of my other ramen recipes - like this Kylie Jenner ramen or this birria ramen - next.

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make spicy miso ramen:

• 1 Package of Instant Ramen Noodles
• 1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
• ½ Lb Ground Pork
• 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
• 2 Shallots, sliced
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Minced
• 1 Tsp. Ginger, grated
• 1 Cup Mushrooms, quartered
• 2 Tbsp. Black Miso Paste
• 3 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1 Egg, soft-boiled
• 1-2 Tbsp Chili Oil
• Toppings: green onions, chili oil, sesame seeds

See, pretty basic stuff, right?

Ingredients Suggestions and Substitutions

Now, I always make this recipe as is, but there are a few different ways you can change it up if you want.

One way is by substituting the ground pork for any meat you want like ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground beef. Having said that, you can also leave the meat out completely and use vegetable broth to make a vegetarian version of it.

As for the best types of mushrooms to use, I always go with shiitake mushrooms. These will give an extra kick of flavor to your dish along with the perfect texture. But, if you don't like shiitake mushrooms, feel free to use any kind you want.

Now, for the main ingredient - it's what makes this ramen recipe so unique - I used black miso paste. I just think it has the perfect umami flavor and it goes so well with everything else in this dish.

With that said, feel free to change it up and use red miso, white miso, Asian sesame paste, or chili bean paste in its place. Using the red miso paste, white miso paste, Asian sesame paste, or chili bean paste will change the flavor a little bit, but it'll still be delicious!

Lastly, as far as the toppings go, I like to add a soft boiled egg, green onions, hot chili oil, and sesame seeds. But, you can also add on things like cooked boy choy, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, jalapenos, or pickled onions as well!

How To Make Spicy Miso Ramen

As I've mentioned, this ramen soup is beyond simple to make. All you have to do is cook the pork, cook the veggies, cook the noodles and broth, and then combine everything and add your toppings.

Sounds simple right?!

Well, that's because it is.

Anyway, now you can gather all of your ingredients, and get cooking!

Step 1: Cook The Pork

First, take out a Dutch oven - or large pot - and put it on the stovetop over medium-high heat, and add the sesame oil to it.

Then, you can add the ground pork and soy sauce to it and cook the pork for a few minutes. Just keep in mind that as it cooks you'll want to break it down with a wooden spatula. Then, once it's cooked through, you can take it out of the pot and set it aside for later.

Step 2: Cook the Veggies

Now in the same Dutch oven - or pot - you can add the shallots, garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and black miso paste.

Then, cook all of these ingredients for a few minutes, giving them a stir every so often until the veggies are fragrant.

Step 3: Finishing The Ramen

Ok, now that the meat and veggies are cooked, it's time to bring all of the flavors together.

So, to do that, you'll want to add the broth to the pot of veggies and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring everything until it's completely mixed.

Then, after 5 minutes is up, bring the spicy broth mixture to a boil and add the instant ramen noodles to it. Now, you'll want to cook the ramen noodles - breaking the blocks apart as they soften - until the noodles reach your desired consistency.

Step 4: Serving

Finally, now that everything is cooked, it's time to eat!

Serve the ramen with broth in two deep bowls, and then add the cooked ground pork on top along with whatever toppings you want. I like to top my miso ramen off with a soft boiled egg, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Whatever toppings you add, it'll be delicious, so enjoy!

How to Store Cooked Ramen

This recipe for spicy miso ramen will make about 2 servings. So, either it's the perfect amount for two or a big dinner for yourself. It also makes for some fantastic leftovers so don't worry if you can't finish all of it in one go.

Speaking of leftovers, if you have any, you can store your leftover ramen in an airtight container and it'll last in the fridge for about 2 days.

How To Reheat Cooked Ramen

Now, if you have leftovers, you'll definitely want to reheat them. So, to do that, you'll just want to add everything back to a large pot and heat it on your stovetop over medium heat - stirring everything frequently - until it reaches your desired temperature.

Alternatively, for a quicker method, you can heat everything in the microwave in 20-second increments until it's warmed through.

FAQs About This Spicy Miso Ramen Recipe

What does spicy miso ramen have in it?

The key ingredient that makes this ramen spicy is the black miso paste and chili oil. Both of these ingredients pack a ton of flavor and really elevate the entire dish.

What does spicy miso ramen taste like?

The ramen soup has a very unique, strong, and bold flavor from the umami kick of the miso paste. It's super rich, slightly spicy, a tiny bit salty, and really, really delicious!

What meat is in spicy miso ramen?

Typically spicy shiro miso ramen is made with ground pork. However, what ground meat you go with is totally up to you - ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground beef will all work great in this recipe.

Wrapping It All Up

Well, that is how to make spicy miso ramen from scratch! This is seriously one of the best ramen recipes out there and I'm sure you'll be hooked from your first slurp of it.

The rich, bold umami flavor in the savory broth, mixed with the ramen and pork is just a combination that is to die for. Along with being really simple to make, this recipe is a win-win for any busy weeknight.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this ramen recipe as much as I/we do!

If you make it, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts.

More Ramen Recipes

If you're looking for some more elevated ramen recipes, we have a ton on the blog that you can try next!

Check all of these out:

• Korean ramen
• Spicy ramen
• Cheesy ramen
  
• Microwaved ramen

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