Description
This Miso Ramen with Chicken Katsu brings together the bold umami of fermented miso, the creaminess of coconut milk, hearty noodles, and crispy chicken cutlets. It’s a cozy and satisfying Japanese-inspired comfort bowl made right at home, perfect for cold nights or when you just need some warmth in a bowl.
Ingredients
🧄 Ramen Broth:
1½ Tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
1 shallot, sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
½ tsp red chili flakes
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
14 oz coconut milk (unsweetened, full fat)
3 Tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup red miso paste
🍜 Noodles & Veggies:
3 ramen noodle bricks (fresh or dried)
4–5 baby bok choy, halved
1 tsp sesame oil (to finish)
🍗 Chicken Katsu:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large soup pot over medium heat, add oil. Sauté shallot, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, carrots, and mushrooms until fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
- Simmer the Broth: Add chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and miso paste. Stir well and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Prep Chicken Katsu: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko. Heat oil and fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels and slice.
- Cook Noodles & Bok Choy: In the same broth, add ramen noodles and bok choy. Cook until noodles are soft and bok choy is tender (about 4–5 minutes).
- Assemble the Bowl: In each bowl, add cooked noodles and bok choy. Pour over hot broth. Top with sliced chicken katsu. Drizzle with sesame oil and add optional toppings like green onions, chili oil, or a soft-boiled egg.
Notes
For a healthier version: Air fry the katsu or pan-fry with less oil. Use low-sodium broth and reduce soy sauce if watching salt intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~550–600 kcal