Name: Modern Comfort Ramen with Miso-Ginger Broth
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 3 packets instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets); 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin (or dry sherry); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 6 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 2 cups baby spinach; 3 large eggs; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 3 scallions, sliced thin; 1 sheet nori, cut into strips; 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted); Chili oil, for serving (optional)

Modern Comfort Ramen with Miso-Ginger Broth

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This ramen brings together the soul-warming comfort of Japanese noodle soup with a playful nod to contemporary technique. Quick-cooked, yet layered with flavor, the broth is infused with ginger, garlic, and miso for deep umami. Stir-fried mushrooms and carrots offer earthy sweetness and bite, while just-set eggs add richness. A flurry of fresh toppings—scallions, corn, nori, and toasted sesame—make this bowl as visually captivating as it is delicious. Perfect for a cool, foggy San Francisco night, this ramen is both cozy and creative.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute.
Add shiitake mushrooms and carrots; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Carefully lower in eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and halve.
Add ramen noodles and corn to the simmering broth. Cook per package instructions, about 3 minutes.
Stir in spinach until just wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Divide noodles and broth among bowls. Top each with halved egg, scallions, nori strips, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil if desired. Serve immediately.