Dumpling Ramen Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender dumplings, springy ramen noodles, and vibrant vegetables swim in a savory broth for the ultimate cozy meal.

# What You’ll 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)

# Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Pour in broth, soy sauce, miso paste, and mirin. Stir thoroughly to dissolve miso paste. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 10 minutes to infuse flavor.
04 - While broth simmers, cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
05 - Gently lower dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and floating.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and julienned carrots. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until spinach is just wilted.
07 - Divide cooked noodles among four serving bowls. Ladle hot broth, dumplings, and vegetables over noodles.
08 - Top with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg halves, and red chili slices as desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Restaurant quality ramen in under an hour without any fancy equipment
  • The broth develops incredible depth from simple pantry staples you probably already have
02 -
  • Do not let the broth boil vigorously once dumplings are added or they might break apart
  • Miso loses its probiotic benefits and subtle sweetness if boiled so whisk it in gently
03 -
  • Soft boil your eggs ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator for faster assembly
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes for maximum nutty flavor

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