Ramen Broth Infused with Grilled Garlic and Miso

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A deeply flavored ramen broth enriched with grilled garlic and smooth miso paste, creating a comforting bowl of Japanese noodle soup. This japanese-inspired noodles ready in about 50 minutes pairs heads garlic heads, halved crosswise, vegetable oil, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or broiler to high. Brush 2 halved garlic heads with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and grill cut side down for 10 minutes until deeply golden and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine 6 cups chicken broth, grilled garlic heads, 1 tbsp sliced fresh ginger, and 4 dried shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove garlic heads and mushrooms from broth. Squeeze the soft garlic cloves from their skins into the broth and discard skins and mushrooms.
  4. Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste and 2 tbsp soy sauce into the broth until fully dissolved. Keep broth warm on low heat.
  5. Step 5: Cook 4 servings ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain, and divide into serving bowls.
  6. Step 6: Ladle hot broth over noodles, then top each bowl with a soft-boiled egg, 1/4 cup sliced scallions, and strips of nori. Serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Ramen Broth Infused with Grilled Garlic and Miso take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Ramen Broth Infused with Grilled Garlic and Miso?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Ramen Broth Infused with Grilled Garlic and Miso?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Ramen Broth Infused with Grilled Garlic and Miso for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Ramen Broth Infused with Grilled Garlic and Miso?

Japanese noodles like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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