Description
Spicy miso garlic noodle soup delivers comfort and bold flavors in one hearty bowl. Warming Asian-inspired broth packed with umami, noodles, and a chili kick promises a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) red miso paste
- 1 serving of noodles
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnishes:
- 2 teaspoons green onions (set aside for garnish)
- 2 teaspoons gochugaru or chili flakes (optional, for added heat)
- 1 hard boiled or jammy egg
- Sesame seeds
- Chili oil (optional)
Instructions
- Immerse the noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking them until they reach a perfect al dente texture. Carefully drain and set aside, preserving their springy consistency.
- Create a flavor foundation by blending minced garlic, most of the green onions, gochugaru, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Elevate a neutral cooking oil in a saucepan until it shimmers and releases delicate wisps of smoke. Swiftly transfer the searing liquid into the herb and spice mixture, whisking vigorously to create a harmonious infusion.
- Introduce layers of umami with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir methodically to ensure each ingredient melds seamlessly.
- Transform the aromatic base by streaming in steaming water, then gently dissolve the miso paste. Whisk thoroughly, eliminating any potential clumps and creating a smooth, rich broth.
- Unite the prepared noodles with the fragrant soup, ensuring each strand is lovingly coated with the complex sauce.
- Artfully garnish the dish with halved soft-boiled egg, remaining green onion slivers, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and an optional drizzle of fiery chili oil for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Elevate your soup game with this fiery, umami-packed noodle sensation that blends Korean and Japanese flavor profiles.
- Achieving the perfect balance of heat and depth relies on the quality of miso paste and gochugaru, so invest in authentic ingredients.
- Hot oil technique transforms simple garlic and spices into a deeply aromatic base, releasing complex flavors through rapid caramelization.
- Customize the soup’s spiciness by adjusting gochugaru quantity or adding extra chili oil for those craving more intense heat.
- Soft-boiled or jammy eggs provide luxurious creaminess and protein, making this soup a complete and satisfying meal in one bowl.
- Preparation takes under 20 minutes, making this recipe ideal for quick weeknight dinners or last-minute comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg