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Miso ramen
Mix the miso, sesame paste, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin and chilli flakes into a thick tare. Divide it between four warmed bowls.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Miso ramen take?
40 min all in — 20 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Milk, Sesame. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Wok, Saucepan, Stockpot, Spider or strainer, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Miso — 120 g (a mix of red and white if you have both); Soy sauce — 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much miso?
120 g (a mix of red and white if you have both) of Miso.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much mirin?
2 tbsp of Mirin.
What can I use instead?
Pork mince → Chicken mince or crumbled firm tofu. Chicken is lighter. Tofu makes it vegetarian if you also swap the stock and lard. Thick wavy ramen noodles → Dried medium ramen or fresh egg noodles. Wavy noodles hold more of the cloudy broth. Straight ones work but feel thinner.
Any tips from this recipe?
Stir the butter in as you eat, not before. The first mouthfuls should taste of miso, the last of butter. A spoonful of chilli bean paste in the tare gives the spicy Sapporo version most shops also sell.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.