Spicy Ramen with Walnut and Sesame!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast reduces fat while maintaining protein.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and cost-effective.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers a different texture and is often cheaper.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber and nutrients.

Prepare a rough paste with walnuts using a pestle and mortar.

Add 1 clove of garlic to the paste and mix well.

Heat 300 ml of ready-made broth in a pot on low heat.

Add the garlic paste to the broth.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of dark aged miso into the broth.

Add 4 shiitake mushrooms to the broth and let them release their flavor.

Cook black rice noodles for about 4-5 minutes until softened.

Use tongs to transfer the noodles directly into the broth.

Add 1 tablespoon of tahini to the broth.

Incorporate spinach and chili into the broth.

Finely chop spring onions and add them to the broth.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens