Instant ramen elevated with a rich, umami-packed broth built from dried shiitake mushrooms, white miso, and ginger — skip the seasoning packet entirely and top with whatever you love best.
Servings
4
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
35 min
Ingredients — 4 servings
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 8 | cups |
| Dried shiitake mushrooms | 2 | cups |
| White miso paste | 1 | tbsp |
| Soy sauce | 2 | tsp |
| Rice wine vinegar | 2 | tsp |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 | — |
| Ginger paste | ½ | tsp |
| Instant ramen noodle packages, seasoning packets discarded | 2 | × 3.5 oz |
Directions
1
Build the broth. Combine the water, dried shiitake mushrooms, miso paste, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 25 minutes. The mushrooms will rehydrate and infuse the broth with deep umami flavour as they cook.
2
Cook the noodles. Add the ramen noodle bricks to the pot, pressing them into the broth until fully submerged. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
3
Serve. Ladle into deep bowls, making sure to include plenty of the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. Top with your favourite ramen garnishes and serve immediately.
Topping ideas
Soft-boiled egg
Kimchi
Chili crisp
Green onions
Sesame oil
Nori sheets
Corn kernels
Bean sprouts
Tofu cubes
Cook's notes
Discard the seasoning packet
The shiitake-miso broth completely replaces the flavour packet — and far surpasses it in depth and quality. The dried mushrooms release an intense, savoury stock as they simmer, giving you a genuinely restaurant-worthy base from scratch.
Eat the mushrooms
Don't discard the rehydrated shiitakes — they're delicious. Slice them and divide between the bowls when serving. Their texture is tender and meaty and they hold all the flavour of the broth they simmered in.
Add noodles at serving time
Ramen noodles absorb broth quickly and turn soft if left to sit. For leftovers or meal prep, store the broth and noodles separately and cook fresh noodles each time you serve — it only takes 5 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | — | Saturated fat | — |
| Protein | — | Cholesterol | — |
| Total carbohydrate | — | Sodium | — |
| Dietary fiber | — | Calcium | — |
| Total sugars | — | Vitamin C | — |
| Total fat | — | Potassium | — |
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