Dumpling Ramen Bowl (Printable View)
Hearty noodle soup with plump dumplings, crisp vegetables, and aromatic broth for a comforting meal.
# What You Need:
→ Dumplings
01 - 12 frozen or fresh Asian dumplings (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
→ Broth
02 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon miso paste
05 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
→ Noodles
09 - 8 oz ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
→ Vegetables & Toppings
10 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
11 - 1 cup baby spinach
12 - 1 small carrot, julienned
13 - 4 green onions, sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 soft-boiled egg, halved (optional)
16 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
02 - Pour in the broth, soy sauce, miso paste, and mirin. Stir thoroughly to dissolve miso paste completely and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mushrooms to become tender.
04 - While broth simmers, cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside, keeping them warm.
05 - Gently place dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes until dumplings are heated through and floating on surface.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and julienned carrots. Simmer for 1-2 minutes just until spinach begins to wilt but retains bright color.
07 - Divide cooked noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles, then distribute dumplings and vegetables generously.
08 - Top each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg halves, and red chili slices if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The broth comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- Its endlessly customizable based on whats in your crisper drawer
- Frozen dumplings make it surprisingly weeknight friendly
02 -
- Don't boil the miso paste—high heat destroys its delicate flavor
- Fresh ramen noodles only need 2 to 3 minutes, watch them closely
- Dumplings are done when they float, no need to keep cooking
03 -
- Soft boil your eggs ahead of time—they keep in the fridge for up to 2 days
- Double the broth and freeze half for an even faster meal next time