Firecracker Ramen
Firecracker Ramen
Ingredients
For the Broth
- 2 red chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, finely chopped, white and light green parts separated from dark green parts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup gochujang paste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cups mushroom stock
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Noodles and Toppings
- 12 ounces flat rice noodles
- 8 ounces oyster mushrooms, pulled apart into clusters
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped red chilies, grated ginger, the white and light green parts of the chopped green onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 4 min
- 2
Stir in the gochujang paste and soy sauce, cooking for 1 minute to deepen the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Pour in the mushroom stock and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the miso paste until fully dissolved. Let the broth simmer gently while you prepare the toppings.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the broth simmers, cook the flat rice noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
In a separate large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the oyster mushroom clusters and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
To assemble, divide the cooked noodles among four deep serving bowls. Ladle the hot Firecracker Ramen broth generously over the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the sautéed oyster mushrooms and fresh broccoli florets on top of the noodles and broth. Garnish with thinly sliced red chili, the dark green parts of the chopped green onions, a lime wedge, and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Firecracker Ramen
For the Broth
- 2 red chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, finely chopped, white and light green parts separated from dark green parts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup gochujang paste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cups mushroom stock
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Noodles and Toppings
- 12 ounces flat rice noodles
- 8 ounces oyster mushrooms, pulled apart into clusters
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped red chilies, grated ginger, the white and light green parts of the chopped green onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 4 min - 2
Stir in the gochujang paste and soy sauce, cooking for 1 minute to deepen the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour in the mushroom stock and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the miso paste until fully dissolved. Let the broth simmer gently while you prepare the toppings.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the broth simmers, cook the flat rice noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
In a separate large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the oyster mushroom clusters and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
To assemble, divide the cooked noodles among four deep serving bowls. Ladle the hot Firecracker Ramen broth generously over the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the sautéed oyster mushrooms and fresh broccoli florets on top of the noodles and broth. Garnish with thinly sliced red chili, the dark green parts of the chopped green onions, a lime wedge, and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min