Spicy Miso Ramen (High-Protein Cup Noodles)

Ingredients

• 100 g Whole Wheat Ramen Noodles (dry weight, broken in half for easier eating)
• 150 g Chicken Breast (trimmed, cut into thin strips)
• 2 pcs Large Egg (soft‑boiled, peeled)
• 2 tbsp Miso Paste (red or white miso, dissolved in broth)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp Chili Oil (adjust to desired heat level)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced, reserve white and green parts separately)
• 1 cup Bok Choy (shredded, stems and leaves separated)
• 0.5 medium Carrot (julienned)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (for finishing drizzle)
• 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 4 cup Water (for broth)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, slice the green onions (white parts separate from green), shred the bok choy, julienne the carrot, and cut the chicken breast into thin strips.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Chicken

   Heat 1 tsp of sesame oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken strips and stir‑fry until just cooked through, about 4‑5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Build the Spicy Miso Broth

   In the saucepan, combine water, miso paste, soy sauce, chili oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to fully dissolve the miso, for 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Cook the Noodles

   Add the whole‑wheat ramen noodles to the simmering broth. Cook according to package instructions, usually 3‑4 minutes, until just tender.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Add Vegetables

   Stir in the carrot strips, bok choy stems, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for another 2 minutes until vegetables are bright‑colored but still crisp.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Soft‑Boil the Eggs

   While the broth is simmering, place the eggs in a small pot of boiling water for 6 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes. Peel and set aside.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Boiling

7. Assemble the Bowls

   Divide the noodle‑broth mixture evenly between two bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, a halved soft‑boiled egg, bok choy leaves, the green parts of the onions, and a drizzle of extra chili oil or red pepper flakes if desired.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

23.5 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g