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Miso Noodles Recipe

Quick, easy, and loaded with sweet, spicy, and umami flavor, aromatic miso noodles are perfect for busy weeknights. Serve them topped with a fried eggs or cooked / grilled proteins.
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Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Noodles
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: easy dinner, easy, weeknight-friendly, family friendly, noodle bowl, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $4.00

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces uncooked ramen noodles (three standard 3-ounce Instant Ramen packets work well, but discard the seasoning)
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 10 stalks scallions / green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cilantro leaves, chopped (this should take about one large bunch of cilantro; measure before chopping)
  • red pepper flakes or hot sauce, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water for the noodles to a boil. When the water is boiling, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions. Reserve ⅓ cup of the cooking water. Drain well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the tamari / soy sauce, miso, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and honey. (Note: It’s okay if some small lumps remain.)
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the green onions, ginger, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Move the pan off the heat and stir in the cilantro.
  • Add the noodles and herb mixture to the bowl with the sauce. Gently fold everything together. Slowly add in the ⅓ cup of reserved cooking water from the noodles to loosen up the sauce as you stir.
  • Serve the noodles warm with some red pepper flakes or hot sauce on top if you’d like.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 2129mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg