The Easiest Japanese Noodle Soup - Marion's Kitchen

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while instant noodles are budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness of mirin, while white wine vinegar is often cheaper.

Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just starting to colour.

Add the carrot and stir-fry for half a minute.

Then add the cabbage and mushrooms and stir-fry for another half a minute.

Then add the bean shoots and spring onions and stir-fry for another minute or until the vegetables are tender but the carrot and cabbage still has some crunch.

Add the sake.

Then add the chicken stock and simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.

Divide noodles among serving bowls and ladle over the soup.

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