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Ramen Bowl

Soup

Contributed by: BMC Teaching Kitchen

Ramen bowl

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Packaged ramen noodles are quick, easy to make, and tasty. We had built upon this convenience food to add in protein and vegetables, and reduce the sodium. You can use frozen vegetables and rotisserie chicken or tofu in order to keep this a very quick recipe to prepare. 

 

 

 

 

Serves:
3 servings
Total Time:
30 min minutes
Prep Time:
10 min minutes
Cook Time:
20 min minutes

Ingredients


Water - 6 cups Chicken - 10 oz, boneless skinless tendrils Vegetables - 1 1/2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetable mix Spinach - 2 handfuls Bouillon - 1 Tablespoon (Better than Bouillon, Maggi, etc.) Ramen - 2 packets Miso_Paste - 1/2 Tablespoon (optional - reduce bouillon quantity in half if using miso) Herbs - 1/2 cup, chopped cilantro, scallions or basil (optional)

Instructions

Step 1
Add 6 cups of water, 10 oz chicken and bouillon to a small pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Then, remove a piece of chicken and slice it down the middle and check that it is opaque (no pink) to test if it is fully cooked. Remove all the chicken and let cool slightly on a cutting board.
Step 2
In the same pot, add 1 and 1/2 cups of frozen vegetables.
Step 3
Once the vegetables are defrosted, add two ramen packets (noodles only) into the pot, and two handfuls of spinach. Gently simmer for 3 minutes, using tongs or a fork to loosen the noodles. Stir in the miso paste if using.
Step 4
Meanwhile, slice or shred the chicken.
Step 5
To serve, divide chicken amongst 3 bowls. Use tongs or a fork to divide the noodles amongst the bowls. Ladle vegetables and broth on top. Sprinkle with chopped herbs if desired.

Notes

Vegetarian version: Use 1 package of firm tofu, drained and cubed instead of chicken. Use vegetable bouillon. 

Fresh vegetables: Chop fresh vegetables such as carrots and mushrooms, and add to the pot instead of frozen. Let them simmer until they are fork-tender but not mushy. 

Broth: We like Better-Than-Bouillon chicken or vegetable broth because it has fewer processed ingredients than the ramen seasoning packets. You can use the ramen packet instead. Use 1 seasoning packet for 2 packages of ramen to keep the sodium content in a healthy range. 

Miso: Miso paste is a traditional, fermented soy product used in Japanese cuisine (such as miso soup). It has probiotics that are beneficial to gut health, and a rich umami taste. White or brown miso paste will work. 

Microwave Version:

*You will need a large, microwave-safe bowl. We recommend glass or ceramic.

  1. Microwave the frozen vegetables until defrosted, about 2 minutes
  2. Add water, diced tofu or cooked and shredded chicken, and instant noodles to the bowl. Microwave 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in bouillon and miso paste, breaking up the noodles with a fork as you stir. 
  4. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy. 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
3 serving
Calories:
528 Calories
Fat:
22g
Saturated Fat:
11g
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 42g
Dietary Fiber:
2g
Protein:
34g
Sodium:
700