How long does it take to make this ramen?

The total time to make this ramen is about 45 minutes.

What is the purpose of using chicken bones in the broth?

The chicken bones add flavor to the broth, which is essential for a good ramen.

Can I substitute the miso paste?

The recipe specifically uses miso paste for seasoning, but it mentions that soy sauce could be used as an alternative tare sauce.

7 Ingredient Restaurant Style Ramen

Name: 7 Ingredient Restaurant Style Ramen
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 400 g chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on); 2 pieces bok choy (ends used for flavor); 2 pieces scallions (ends used for flavor); 1 piece ginger (fresh, sliced with skin on); 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons miso paste (for seasoning); to taste g salt (for broth seasoning)

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Original video by LifebyMikeG on YouTube13:00

About this recipe

This 7 Ingredient Restaurant Style Ramen is a quick and flavorful take on a classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a rich broth and aromatic oil that elevate your ramen experience without the fuss of traditional methods.

In this video, LifebyMikeG shows how to make a delicious bowl of ramen using chicken thighs, bok choy, scallions, ginger, and miso paste, all while keeping it simple and accessible.

Ingredient notes

Use chicken thighs that are bone-in and skin-on for maximum flavor in the broth and oil.
The ends of bok choy and scallions are used for flavor, so don't discard them.
Fresh ginger is used, sliced with the skin on for added flavor.

Tips from LifebyMikeG’s video

Deboning chicken thighs is straightforward; just carve around the bone and slice it out.
Render the fat from the chicken skin over medium heat to create a flavorful oil for the ramen.
Caramelizing the miso paste in the ginger oil enhances its flavor before adding it to the broth.

Good to know

How long does it take to make this ramen?: The total time to make this ramen is about 45 minutes.
How many servings does this recipe yield?: This recipe yields 2 servings.
What is the purpose of using chicken bones in the broth?: The chicken bones add flavor to the broth, which is essential for a good ramen.
Can I substitute the miso paste?: The recipe specifically uses miso paste for seasoning, but it mentions that soy sauce could be used as an alternative tare sauce.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to LifebyMikeG: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 2 servingsTime 45 minutes

Ingredients

400 g chicken thighs — bone-in and skin-on
2 pieces bok choy — ends used for flavor
2 pieces scallions — ends used for flavor
1 piece ginger — fresh, sliced with skin on
4 cups water
2 tablespoons miso paste — for seasoning
to taste g salt — for broth seasoning

Steps

1
Debone the chicken thighs, carving around the bone and removing it.
2
Cut the root off the bok choy and scallions, and slice the ginger.
3
In a medium saucepan, bring the pan to high heat and add the chicken bones, bok choy ends, scallion roots, ginger, and 4 cups of water.
4
Add a little salt to the saucepan and let the broth simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
5
Salt the chicken thighs on both sides and place them in a pot over medium heat to render the fat from the skin.
6
Peel and mince the ginger (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) for the aromatic oil.
7
Once the chicken skin is crispy, remove the thighs and add the minced ginger to the rendered fat, cooking on medium-low heat to avoid burning.
8
Add 2 tablespoons of miso paste to the ginger oil and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize the miso.
9
Slowly emulsify the broth into the miso-ginger mixture, stirring to combine and create a flavorful ramen broth.
10
Taste the broth for seasoning and adjust with salt if necessary.