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Cozy Homemade Ramen Broth for Two with Easy Soft-Boiled Eggs

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A quick and easy homemade ramen broth recipe designed for two, featuring a rich, savory broth and perfectly soft-boiled eggs for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 small scallion, white part only, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 2 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional, for boiling water)
  • 4 ounces (115 g) fresh ramen noodles or thin egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
  • Handful of fresh spinach or bok choy
  • Chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, mirin, toasted sesame oil, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, sliced scallion white parts, and sugar or honey.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until broth develops a golden hue and fragrant aroma.
  3. While broth simmers, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add rice vinegar if using.
  4. Carefully lower eggs into boiling water and set timer for 6 minutes for runny yolks or 7 minutes for slightly firmer soft yolks.
  5. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
  6. Cook ramen noodles in another pot according to package instructions (about 3-4 minutes).
  7. During last 2 minutes of noodle cooking, add mushrooms and spinach or bok choy to blanch.
  8. Strain broth using a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon to remove ginger, garlic, and scallions.
  9. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with soy sauce or salt if needed.
  10. Divide noodles and vegetables between two bowls. Ladle hot broth over the top.
  11. Peel eggs gently, slice in half, and place on noodles.
  12. Sprinkle chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds over everything before serving.

Notes

Simmer broth uncovered to concentrate flavors. Use a timer and ice bath for perfect soft-boiled eggs. Peel eggs gently under running water to avoid shell bits. Adjust seasoning at the end with soy sauce or sugar. Keep broth on low heat while assembling to maintain temperature without reducing too much.

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Keywords: ramen broth, soft-boiled eggs, homemade ramen, quick ramen, easy ramen broth, cozy meal, Japanese soup

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