Description
Learn how to make easy homemade ramen noodles in just 10 minutes! This simple recipe uses real vegetable broth, fresh ginger, and aromatic sesame oil instead of the salty seasoning packet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy comfort food any time you need a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
For the Ramen Soup:
- 3.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (3.5-ounce / ~100 g) package ramen noodles with dried vegetables (seasoning packet discarded)
- 2 green onions (scallions), sliced
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili oil (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Pour the vegetable broth into a medium pot and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. This should take about 5 minutes.
Once boiling, add your package of ramen noodles along with any dried vegetables that came with them. Break up the noodle block gently with your spoon as it softens. Important: Discard that seasoning packet — we’re making something better!
Stir in the soy sauce, minced fresh ginger, and chili oil (if you like a little kick). Give everything a good stir to distribute the flavors throughout the broth.
Let the noodles simmer in the seasoned broth for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally. They’re done when they’re tender but still have a little bite to them. Don’t overcook or they’ll get mushy!
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in that gorgeous sesame oil. This is what makes the whole bowl smell like your favorite ramen shop!
Ladle the steaming ramen into bowls and top generously with sliced green onions. Serve immediately while it’s piping hot and slurp-worthy!
Notes
- Make it richer: Add a tablespoon of miso paste when you add the soy sauce for deeper umami flavor
- Control the salt: Start with less soy sauce and taste as you go — different broths have different sodium levels
- Fresh vs. instant noodles: This works with fresh ramen noodles too! Just adjust cooking time according to package directions
- Boost the protein: A soft-boiled egg is traditional, but leftover rotisserie chicken, cubed tofu, or even edamame work great
- Common mistake to avoid: Don’t add the sesame oil while it’s still cooking — heat destroys its delicate flavor. Always stir it in at the very end!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired