20-Minute Spicy Sriracha Ramen

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🌶 japanese 🏷 Japanese

This speedy Japanese ramen features a rich, spicy broth made from sriracha, sesame oil, and aromatics. The base is blended for a smooth texture before simmering with vegetable broth. Ramen noodles are cooked directly in the hot soup, then finished with fresh scallions and cilantro. Top with a poached or soft-boiled egg for a complete meal. Feel free to add your favourite vegetables like broccoli or edamame for extra nutrition and colour.

20-Minute Spicy Sriracha Ramen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small roma tomato, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 3 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
  • 1/2 cup scallion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 4 poached eggs (optional) or 4 soft-boiled eggs (optional)

Method

  1. Place the sesame oil and sriracha into a large stockpot and heat until simmering. Cook the diced onion and tomato for 4 minutes, stirring now and then. Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, garlic powder, and celery salt, cooking for 2 minutes until aromatic. Pour in 2 cups of water, then transfer everything to a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the pot and add the vegetable broth.
  2. Bring the broth back to a simmer. Stir in the soy sauce and rice vinegar, then let it simmer for 8-10 minutes. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  3. Place the ramen noodles into the simmering broth and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Mix in the chopped scallions. Take the pot off the heat. Serve the soup in bowls, garnishing with chopped cilantro and your optional eggs.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1698900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryJapanese
Cuisinejapanese
Authorsofie-a-toast