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Creamy Ramen

A quick and easy creamy ramen inspired by Japanese tonkotsu traditions, delivering a rich, velvety broth in under an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 large bowls
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese Inspired
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For Serving
  • 8 ounces fresh ramen noodles or 4 ounces dried
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 ounces protein sliced cooked chicken, soft tofu, or mushrooms
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crispy fried onions or panko breadcrumbs
  • Nori sheets cut into strips
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot (at least 3 quarts)
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Whisk
  • Colander for draining noodles
  • Ramen bowls or large soup bowls
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microplane or fine grater for garlic

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and ginger and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the white miso paste and whisk for 30 seconds until fully combined and aromatic.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock while whisking, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  5. Whisk in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, then taste and add salt as needed.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, cook the ramen noodles for 2 to 3 minutes until tender, adding the spinach or bok choy for the last 30 seconds.
  7. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil, gently lower in the eggs and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
  8. Drain the noodles and vegetables, divide them between two bowls, ladle the hot creamy broth over them, and top each with sliced protein, halved eggs, green onions, crispy onions, and nori strips.

Notes

Store broth and noodles separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat broth gently over medium-low heat and refresh noodles in boiling water before serving.