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Spicy Miso Ramen with Soft-Boiled Eggs

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Follow this guide to prepare a rich, spicy miso ramen featuring perfectly jammy soft-boiled eggs and a deeply flavored broth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground pork or chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup red miso paste
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil (or more to taste)
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound fresh or dried ramen noodles
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce for egg marinade
  • 1/4 cup mirin for egg marinade
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels (optional)
  • 2 sheets nori seaweed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the eggs: Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds for a jammy yolk. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel carefully once cooled.
  2. Marinate the eggs: Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup mirin in a small container. Place the peeled eggs in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  3. Start the broth base: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Build the flavor: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the red miso, white miso, soy sauce, chili bean paste, chili oil, and sugar. Cook this paste mixture for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Simmer the broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more chili oil for heat or soy sauce for saltiness.
  7. Cook the noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
  8. Assemble the ramen: Divide the cooked noodles among four large bowls. Ladle the hot spicy miso broth over the noodles.
  9. Top and serve: Halve the marinated soft-boiled eggs and place two halves on top of each bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions, corn kernels, and a sheet of nori. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a deeper umami flavor in the broth, you can add 1 teaspoon of instant dashi powder along with the stock.
  • If you prefer a less spicy broth, reduce the amount of chili bean paste and chili oil used in step 5.
  • Use a high-quality miso paste for the best flavor result in your tare.

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