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Smoky Spicy Ramen for Two: Quick Comfort

Prep 15 min Cook 15 min Difficulty 3/5

Make a pair-friendly smoky spicy miso ramen with pork or tofu, quick broth, and a soft-boiled egg.

Why this recipe works

This recipe yields two servings of smoky, spicy ramen with a rich miso broth. It suits weeknights, couples, or anyone craving a comforting bowl without complex steps.

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Key takeaways

Fast, two-serving ramen with deep flavor
Customizable protein: pork belly or tofu
Balanced toppings for color and texture

Recipe guide

This recipe yields two servings of smoky, spicy ramen with a rich miso broth. It suits weeknights, couples, or anyone craving a comforting bowl without complex steps.

A cozy, spicy ramen you can make in under 30 minutes.

  • Fast, two-serving ramen with deep flavor
  • Customizable protein: pork belly or tofu
  • Balanced toppings for color and texture

Overview

A two-serving ramen with a punch of miso, chili bean paste, and gochujang. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch.

What you’ll need

Noodles, broth, miso, soy, sesame oil, chili paste, gochujang, garlic, ginger, egg, pork belly or tofu, greens and toppings. Adjust heat by reducing gochujang or chili bean paste.

Method at a glance

Boil egg; bloom aromatics and pastes in neutral oil; simmer broth with miso, soy, broth, water; sear pork/tofu; cook noodles; assemble with toppings and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 2 packs ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
  • 4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp red miso paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 tbsp chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
  • 1 tbsp Korean gochujang
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 soft-boiled egg
  • 4 oz sliced pork belly or tofu
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 sheet nori (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and soft-boil the egg for 6–7 minutes, then transfer to ice water and peel when cool.
  2. Thinly slice garlic and ginger; finely chop scallions and set whites and greens separately.
  3. Heat neutral oil in a medium pot over medium heat, add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chili bean paste and gochujang and cook 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
  5. Add miso paste, soy sauce, broth and water, whisk to combine and bring to a simmer.
  6. Simmer the broth gently for 5 minutes, taste and add rice vinegar and sesame oil; keep warm.
  7. While broth simmers, heat a skillet over medium-high and sear pork belly slices until browned and crisp, or pan-fry tofu slices until golden on both sides.
  8. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water according to package directions, drain and divide between two bowls.
  9. Ladle hot broth over the noodles, top with seared pork or tofu, halved soft-boiled egg, baby spinach, scallion greens, toasted sesame seeds and torn nori if using.
  10. Serve immediately, tossing the spinach briefly into the hot broth to wilt before eating.

FAQs

Can I use different noodles? Yes, substitute with your preferred ramen or even udon; adjust cooking time as needed.
Can I make this vegetarian or vegan? Use tofu or mushrooms for protein and vegetable broth; omit egg if vegan.
How can I adjust the heat? Reduce doubanjiang and gochujang, or swap for milder chili paste.