Pumpkin Spice Ramen with Gummy Worms
Pumpkin Spice Ramen with Gummy Worms
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Broth
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a kick
For the Ramen
- 4 instant ramen noodle blocks, discard seasoning packets
For the Spooky Toppings
- 16 gummy worms, about 4 per serving
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the canned pumpkin puree, soy sauce, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the broth back to a rolling boil. Add the instant ramen noodle blocks to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully ladle the Pumpkin Spice Ramen into individual serving bowls. Arrange the cooked noodles and broth evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Garnish each bowl generously with thinly sliced green onions and roasted pumpkin seeds. For the ultimate Halloween touch, artfully place 3-4 gummy worms on top of the ramen. If desired, drizzle with a little chili oil for an extra layer of flavor and heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky, savory, and sweet Halloween ramen creation!
⏱️ 1 min
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Pumpkin Spice Ramen with Gummy Worms
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Broth
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for a kick
For the Ramen
- 4 instant ramen noodle blocks, discard seasoning packets
For the Spooky Toppings
- 16 gummy worms, about 4 per serving
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the canned pumpkin puree, soy sauce, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the broth back to a rolling boil. Add the instant ramen noodle blocks to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully ladle the Pumpkin Spice Ramen into individual serving bowls. Arrange the cooked noodles and broth evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Garnish each bowl generously with thinly sliced green onions and roasted pumpkin seeds. For the ultimate Halloween touch, artfully place 3-4 gummy worms on top of the ramen. If desired, drizzle with a little chili oil for an extra layer of flavor and heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky, savory, and sweet Halloween ramen creation!
⏱️ 1 min