Dumpling Ramen Bowl (Printable)

Tender dumplings, fresh vegetables, and savory broth combine for a comforting bowl ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll 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)

# Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Pour in the broth, soy sauce, miso paste, and mirin. Stir thoroughly to dissolve miso and bring to a gentle simmer.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 10 minutes to infuse flavor.
04 - While broth simmers, cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
05 - Gently place dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and floating on surface.
06 - Add baby spinach and julienned carrots to the pot. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until spinach is just wilted.
07 - Divide cooked noodles among four serving bowls. Ladle hot broth with dumplings and vegetables over noodles.
08 - Top with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg halves, and red chili slices if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The broth comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all day thanks to miso and aromatics
  • You can customize the dumplings and toppings based on whatever's in your freezer or fridge
02 -
  • Don't let the broth come to a rolling boil after adding miso. High heat can make it taste bitter and grainy.
  • Cook your noodles slightly less than the package directs since they'll continue cooking in the hot broth.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking dumplings or they'll stick together. Work in batches if necessary.
  • Save some of the noodle cooking water. If your broth gets too thick, the starchy water helps bring it back to the right consistency.

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