Thai Miso Ramen Bowl (Printable Version)

A flavorful blend of miso broth, chicken, bok choy, soft eggs, and crispy shallots in a comforting bowl.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Broth

01 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
06 - 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
07 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar
11 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil

→ Chicken

12 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Noodles & Toppings

14 - 12 ounces fresh ramen noodles or dried
15 - 2 small heads bok choy, halved
16 - 4 large eggs
17 - 1/2 cup crispy fried shallots
18 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
19 - 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
21 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat and sear chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Sauté chopped onion for 2 minutes, then add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken breasts to the pot and cook gently for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and shred or slice thinly.
04 - Whisk in white miso paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until fully dissolved. Keep broth hot without boiling.
05 - Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently add eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water, peel, and cut in half.
06 - Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot. Add bok choy during the last 2 minutes to blanch.
07 - Divide noodles and bok choy evenly among four bowls. Ladle hot broth over them. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, halved eggs, crispy shallots, scallions, chili slices, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's ready in 45 minutes but tastes like you spent half the day on it.
  • The broth hits that perfect sweet spot between comfort and something a little daring.
  • Soft eggs, crispy shallots, tender chicken—there's textural magic in every spoonful.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath for the eggs—it stops them from cooking further and keeps that yolk perfectly runny.
  • Miso paste can curdle if the broth is boiling, so keep the heat gentle once it's whisked in; this isn't a pro move, it's a lesson learned the hard way.
  • Fresh ramen noodles cook in about 3 minutes, not 5, so watch them closely or they'll turn into soup.
03 -
  • Miso paste dissolves smoothly if you whisk it with a little broth first before adding it back to the pot—this prevents lumps and lets it distribute evenly.
  • The crispy shallots are your textural insurance policy; add them right before serving so they stay crunchy and don't get soggy from the broth.
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