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Traditional Ramen Bowl

Published: Dec 13, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 22 Comments

Want to enjoy a great bowl of Ramen at home? Now you can with this Easy Homemade Ramen Bowl Recipe - big flavor and only 20 minutes to make!
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This Traditional Ramen Bowl is packed with crunchy vegetables and bouncy ramen noodles, it's perfect when you are short on time but want a delicious meal! Only 20 minutes to make and better than takeout!

Next time try Teriyaki Ramen Noodles - easy to make and SO GOOD!

Green bowl filled with Ramen Noodles, chicken, bok choy, carrots and spinach topped with toasted sesame seeds
Easy and delicious ramen noodle bowl!
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Why you'll love this recipe

I love Asian food, it's my favorite cuisine! Thai Noodle Soup, Tuna Poke (I fell in love with that while in Hawaii) and Chicken Teriyaki - delicious!

A delicious bowl of ramen is big and full of flavor and usually has a protein like pork belly, chicken or beef. It's filled with crunchy vegetables and often topped with a soft-boiled egg.

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal, a traditional ramen bowl is the way to go!

Ingredients

  • yellow onion, carrot, bok choy, spinach and garlic - loads of crunchy fresh vegetables, crisp and fresh.
  • chicken breast - leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
  • ramen broth - readily available in most stores or online, substitute chicken broth if you'd prefer.
  • instant ramen noodles - remember the instant noodles you loved as a kid? That will work great, just discard the packet. Fresh ramen noodles are amazing as well.
  • Chinese Five Spice - to add a burst of flavor.
  • canola or vegetable oil - a flavorless oil is best.
  • optional garnishes - sesame seeds, soy sauce and fresh veggies. A spoonful of miso turns this into a spicy miso ramen!

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the onion and carrot.
  2. Clean the Bok Choy, slice in half.
  3. Wash the spinach, mince the garlic.
  4. Use a large stock pot on medium heat, add the oil. Stir fry the onion, carrot and Bok Choy, season with Chinese Five Spice
  5. While the vegetables are cooking shred the chicken breast, set aside.
  6. Next, add ramen stock to the cooked vegetables, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  7. Add the ramen noodles. Cook according to package directions. 
  8. The last minute of cooking add chicken and spinach. Stir in the noodles together with the ingredients.
  9. Divide noodles between two large ramen bowls, ladle hot broth and top with a soft-boiled egg. Garnish as desired.

Equipment

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There's a ton of different types of ramen bowls. I love this Ramen Bowl Set - it would be a great holiday gift as well! It includes 4 ceramic ramen bowls, 4 pairs of chopsticks - (including a chopstick rest) and soup spoons.

Ramen Noodle Bowl with chopsticks.
Easy homemade chicken ramen.

FAQ's

What goes into traditional ramen?

Ramen noodles, of course! Proteins - pork chicken, shrimp or tofu. A soft-boiled egg? Delicious! Vegetables - bok choy, spinach, steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms or carrots. Green onions add a light oniony flavor. Top with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of seeds to add flavor and crunch.

What is the difference between pho and ramen?

Ramen has is a darker, richer broth and is cloudy. It is made from pork bones cooked at a rolling boil. A traditional pho broth is made from beef bones and flavored with star anise, charred ginger and cinnamon.

What kind of noodles are used in ramen?

Ramen noodles are made from a  wheat-based noodle, though if that is a concern in your diet rice-based noodles are also readily available.

Tips

Does the type of bowl matter? Honestly not so much, don't NOT make this because you need to buy a bowl. Just use a deep ceramic bowl, it will help hold the heat of the broth.

If possible, don't skip the soft-boiled egg, it's the flavorful toppings that totally makes the dish!

Variations

  • Make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the chicken breast and substituting vegetable stock for the chicken. Add firm tofu and edamame - delish!
  • Cooked Shrimp is delicious in a Ramen Noodle Bowl
  • Leftover barbequed pork is amazing!
  • Sautéed mushrooms, roasted broccoli, leftover green beans, bamboo shoots - all can be added to this meal and add lots of flavor. If you're looking to use up leftover vegetables, this is a great option!
Ramen noodle bowl with soft boiled egg, chicken and vegetables with chopsticks.
The perfect ramen bowl!

Related Recipes

You know I haven't met many Asian meals I just don't love. It's the spice and all the flavor when something as simple as Sesame Noodles becomes a spectacular meal. Of course you can doll them up a little more by making Korean Black Bean Noodles - wow, just so much flavor!

I do love this recipe for teriyaki noodles as well. Super yummy, quick and easy to make!

If you're hungry for soup, another amazing recipe is this Vegetarian Bell Pepper Stew - hearty and delicious and so simple to make!

Serve with

Of course you can round out this meal with Korean BBQ Beef, Mongolian Beef or Honey Walnut Shrimp. There are a ton of recipes to choose from!

If you're going to serve up a feast, let me suggest a few more recipes! Korean Style Beef Broccoli is delicious! Served with Chicken Fried Rice, maybe toss in some Asian Sliders or Homemade Potstickers - YUM!!!

Ramen Noodle Recipe in bowl served with chopsticks, topped with a soft boiled egg.
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Easy Homemade Ramen Noodle Bowl

Want to enjoy a great bowl of Ramen at home? Now you can with this Easy Homemade Ramen Bowl Recipe - big flavor and only 20 minutes to make!
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Cost: $12
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Ingredients

  • ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups bok choy sliced in half/chopped
  • 1 cups spinach cleaned and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 eggs soft-boiled
  • 1 chicken breast cooked
  • 4 cups ramen broth
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 2 3.5 oz. ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds garnish, optional

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Instructions

  • Set a small pot on the stove and soft-boil the eggs. Peel and set aside.
  • Peel and slice the onion and carrot into thin slices.
  • Clean the Bok Choy, slice in half or chop into bite-sized pieces. Clean the spinach, mince the garlic.
  • Use a large stock pot and place on the burner over medium heat. Add the canola oil. Add the onion, carrot and Bok Choy, season with the Chinese Five Spice - stir fry for about five minutes. 
  • While the vegetables are cooking shred the chicken breast, set aside.
  • Next, add ramen stock to the cooked vegetables, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add the ramen noodles. Cook according to package directions. 
  • The last minute of cooking, add chicken and spinach. Stir in the noodles together with the ingredients.
  • Divide hot ramen noodles between two large bowls and top with broth. Finish with a soft-boiled ramen egg. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

What goes into traditional ramen?

  • sliced barbecued or braised pork, chicken, shrimp or tofu.
  • green onions for a light oniony flavor.
  • your favorite greens - bok choy or spinach, both are delicious!
  • soft-boiled egg - adds so much richness when it tops the bowl.
  • carrots, steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms.
  • top with white or black sesame seeds to add flavor and crunch.

Substitutions for Ramen Noodle Bowl

  • Make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the chicken breast and substituting vegetable stock for the chicken. Add firm tofu and edamame - delish!
  • Leftover barbequed pork is another great substitute to switch up this meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 2servings | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6600IU | Vitamin C: 49.5mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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Ever since the first time I tried it at ramen restaurants, I just love ramen. I worked to duplicated the flavors. It took me awhile because I was trying to make it too complicated. So here's the deal. If you go to a ramen restaurant - they will have the most amazing broth that has taken a day or two to make.

Don't get me wrong - it is totally worth it and completely delicious!

But that isn't realistic for us home cooks, right? If I don't have two days to make a broth, I'm pretty sure you don't either! My version takes only 20 minutes! It's light on protein and filled full of crunchy vegetables.

Here's another bonus, since I developed my broth recipe, ramen broth is now readily available for purchase at the grocery store or online! Even better, right? YES!!

Short cuts are ok as long as the end result is a great meal!

First published June 2017 - updated to improve instructions

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Comments

  1. Liza

    March 30, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    A wonderful recipe! It's got everything: the proteins, the carbs and the veggies! And it's also SO EASY! Thanks!!

    Reply
  2. Angela Paris

    March 30, 2019 at 5:25 am

    5 stars
    Yum!! This ramen bowl looks super tasty!!
    Pinning:)

    Reply
  3. Jennifer A Stewart

    June 12, 2017 at 6:56 am

    I certainly ate my share of Ramen in college and my kids are just discovering it. I don't like buying the packets as the sodium level os off the chain so homemade is best!! I can never get that broth to have the depth it does in the restaurant but this recipe looks like my cure for weak broth! YUM!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 12, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      I love the bumped up flavor from those simple shortcuts. Ramen can be so complicated! But it is completely delicious - hope the kids love this version Jennifer!

      Reply
  4. Aunt Bee

    June 12, 2017 at 3:57 am

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely divine! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 12, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      So yummy! Please do and let me know what you think!!

      Reply
  5. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

    June 11, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    I love Ramen noodles! This has so much flavor too!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 12, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Me too - slurp, slurp, slurp!! 🙂 Love a great bowl, thanks Dini!!

      Reply
  6. Michelle

    June 11, 2017 at 8:42 pm

    I made ramen the other night...it was delicious but much more work than this. Looks like I have another recipe to try! My oldest son LOVES ramen!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 12, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Oh yay, enjoy my quick & easy version Michelle!!

      Reply
  7. Michaela Kenkel

    June 11, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love ramen!! I can't wait to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 12, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Awesome, enjoy Michaela!!!

      Reply
  8. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish

    June 11, 2017 at 10:50 am

    This sounds both simple and delicious! Perfect for a quick meal!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 12, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Yes!! I hope you give it a try - enjoy Lisa!!!

      Reply
  9. Gunjan

    June 09, 2017 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    Wow, what a wonderful ramen recipe. I must give this a try.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 10, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      It's so simple and super flavorful! Enjoy Gunjan!!

      Reply
  10. Angela

    June 09, 2017 at 6:00 am

    Perfection!! I LOVE bowls like these! Comforting, easy and delicious! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 10, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks Angela, enjoy!!!

      Reply
  11. Michelle Turner

    June 08, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I've used the same formula to make Chinese chicken salad with the ramen noodles and your Asian peanut dressing. Delish.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 08, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Why didn't I think of that? Oh now that just sounds yummy, must get busy now and make a salad! 😀 Sounds terrific Michelle!

      Reply
  12. Lois

    June 06, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    This looks very very good. Will be giving it a try.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 08, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Wonderful! Please swing back by and let me know what you think. I hope you love it as much as we do!

      Reply

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