This is my favorite way to make homemade ramen. It's simple, flavorful and done in under 30 minutes. It's a quick fix for your take-out cravings.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients
Units
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
5 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
1 and 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 (32 ounce) low sodium chicken broth
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 packet chinese noodles
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
In a large pot, like a dutch oven, over medium heat, add the sesame oil, half the garlic cloves, and mushrooms. Let the it cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and bring it up to a boil. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: The ramen can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Noodles: Any type of noodles work (soba, Chinese noodles, etc.) This is my favorite brand to use.
Mushrooms: You can omit, though I'd recommend adding peppers and onions.
Chicken Broth: To make this vegetarian or vegan, you can use vegetable broth.