Dumpling Ramen Bowl (Printable)
Hearty noodle soup with tender dumplings, fresh vegetables, and savory miso broth for a comforting meal.
# What You Need:
→ Dumplings
01 - 12 frozen or fresh Asian dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
→ Broth
02 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon miso paste
05 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
→ Noodles
09 - 8 oz ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
→ Vegetables & Toppings
10 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
11 - 1 cup baby spinach
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 4 green onions, sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 soft-boiled egg, halved (optional)
16 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
# How To Cook:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
02 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, miso paste, and mirin if using. Stir thoroughly to dissolve miso paste and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Let cook for 10 minutes to infuse umami flavor into the liquid.
04 - While broth simmers, cook ramen noodles according to package directions (typically 2-3 minutes for fresh, 4-5 minutes for dried). Drain well and set aside.
05 - Gently lower dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and floating on the surface.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and julienned carrots. Simmer for 1-2 minutes just until spinach begins to wilt but retains vibrant color.
07 - Divide cooked noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles, then top with dumplings and vegetables.
08 - Finish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg halves, and red chili slices if desired. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The broth comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- You can customize the dumplings and toppings based on whatever you have in the fridge
02 -
- Do not boil the miso vigorously or you will lose some of its delicate flavor
- The dumplings will continue cooking in the hot broth even after you turn off the heat
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing
- Make your own soft-boiled eggs by cooking them for exactly 6.5 minutes, then plunging into ice water