Miso Chicken Katsu Ramen (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Ramen Base
01 -
6 cloves garlic, minced or grated
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2 medium shallots, chopped finely
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¾ teaspoon red chili flakes
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1 inch fresh ginger, thin slices
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2 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
→ Broth & Seasonings
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8 cups chicken stock (low salt)
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¼ cup white miso paste
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3 tablespoons chili sauce (Gochujang preferred)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
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¾ cup coconut milk or your favorite milk
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¼ cup light soy sauce
→ Noodles & Vegetables
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4 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
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4 portions ramen noodles
→ Chicken Katsu
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2 boneless chicken breasts, halved horizontally (or 4 cutlets)
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3 tablespoons sesame seeds
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Kosher salt for seasoning
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1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
→ Toppings
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Green onions, sliced
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Chili oil drizzle
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Soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs
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Sheets of nori, toasted
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Toasted sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Warm up a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high. Toss in the bacon and fry it crispy (takes about 5 minutes). Then, stir in garlic, shallots, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook for around 3 minutes until it smells sweet and is browned.
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Pour the broth, soy sauce, and milk into the pot. Whisk the miso and chili sauce into the mixture so there are no lumps. Lower the heat and let everything simmer quietly for 10 minutes.
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In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs with sesame seeds, then lightly salt it. Take the chicken pieces and press them hard into the crumb mixture until fully coated.
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Warm oil in your skillet on medium-high. Pan-fry the chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden. Place on a cutting board, sprinkle with salt, and slice into thin portions.
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Drop the noodles, spinach, and sesame oil straight into the hot soup. Let them settle and soften for 5 minutes.
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Scoop the noodles into bowls, ladle in the steaming broth, and lay on the sliced chicken. Pile on eggs, chopped onions, sesame seeds, chili oil, and nori strips to your preference. Enjoy it while it's hot!
# Notes:
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This easy-to-make, spicy miso soup with crispy chicken and rich broth is a quick way to treat yourself to something flavorful after a long day.