Ingredients
For the broth:
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon miso paste (red or white, depending on your preference)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the beef:
1/2 pound beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the ramen:
2 servings of fresh or dried ramen noodles
Toppings:
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button)
Soft-boiled eggs (1 per bowl)
Nori (seaweed) sheets
Sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the broth:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the miso paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the beef or vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and let it cook gently while you prepare the other components.
2. Cook the beef:
In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Add the soy sauce and mirin (if using) to the beef, and stir to coat. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Cook the ramen noodles:
Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Prepare the toppings:
Soft-boil the eggs: In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes. Transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Peel and set aside.
Prepare the vegetables: Blanch the baby spinach or bok choy in the simmering broth for a couple of minutes until wilted, then remove and set aside. You can also cook the mushrooms and corn in the broth if desired.
5. Assemble the ramen:
Divide the cooked ramen noodles between bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
Top with the cooked beef, spinach or bok choy, mushrooms, and corn.
Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place on top of the ramen.
Garnish with sliced green onions, nori sheets, and sesame seeds.
6. Serve:
Serve the ramen hot, and enjoy!
