 
 Recipe
   A delicious and flavorful ramen recipe with a spicy kick, perfect for warming you up on a chilly day.
| 3 1⁄2 | cups water | 
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| 3 | tablespoons yellow miso paste | 
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon dashi granules | 
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon black bean chili sauce | 
| 1 | jalapeño, sliced | 
| 1 | block of firm tofu, cut into cubes or triangles or whatever shape you fancy | 
| 2 | large handfuls shredded cabbage (you will want about 3 cups) | 
| 1⁄4 | cup dried shitake mushrooms (already sliced), soaked in hot water | 
| 1 | teaspoon soy sauce (I used low sodium) | 
| 3 | dashes of sesame oil | 
| 1 | bunch dried ramen noodles (I used the Himen Brand, from my local Japanese market) | 
| 1 | sheet of nori, cut into strips | 
| 2 | eggs | 
| 3 | green onions sliced, for garnish | 
| 1. | To prepare the broth, in a pot, combine 3.5 cups of water, yellow miso paste, dashi granules, sliced jalapeño, and black bean chili sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer to enhance the flavors. | 
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| 2. | Cook the ramen noodles in a large pot of boiling water until slightly past al dente, approximately 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. | 
| 3. | In a cast iron skillet, brown the tofu pieces in a little canola oil until golden and crispy on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside for assembling the ramen bowl. | 
| 4. | Prepare the vegetables by cooking shredded cabbage and soaked shiitake mushrooms in the skillet. Add soy sauce and cook until veggies develop a brownish hue. Finish with sesame oil for added flavor and softness. | 
| 5. | Assemble the ramen bowls by adding noodles, tofu, cooked vegetables, green onions, and nori strips. | 
| 6. | Poach eggs in simmering water with a splash of vinegar until formed and firm. Carefully transfer the eggs to the ramen bowls using a slotted spoon for a silky broth. | 
| 7. | Ladle the hot broth into each ramen bowl. | 
| 8. | Serve and enjoy your delicious and spicy miso ramen! | 
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița