Ginger Miso Crunch Ramen with Candied Bacon and Eggs (brothless ramen)
Filled with sweet and savory flavors and textures, this is not a plate for people who like the same-old, same-old, ordinary dinners. This merges my affection for broth-less ramen (mazemen or mazesoba) and breakfast for dinner into one happily wed plate of food. The ginger dressing is widely availble, but if you can’t find it, you can sub some freshly grated or minced ginger.
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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- 12 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (approx.)
- 4 packets of ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
- 4 or 5 tablespoons cooking oil, as needed
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons white or red miso
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup ginger salad dressing (such as Makoto) or 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled + minced
- 4 fried eggs
Serving Suggestion: chopped red chilis
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Adjust the rack to the middle position. Cover a large baking sheet with foil.
- Coat both sides of the bacon slices with brown sugar and lay them in a single layer on the pan. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 14 to 18 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Meanwhile, boil 4 packages of the ramen in a pot of water according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Break/bust up the remaining packet of ramen noodles until it’s all in smaller pieces/bits. Add those to the hot oil and toast until golden brown; about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer elsewhere for now.
- Add another couple of tablespoons of oil and the butter to a large skillet, still over medium heat. Add the garlic, scallions, and miso and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, and ginger dressing (or fresh ginger) and stir to heat through and combine. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Taste and add more ginger dressing or soy sauce until it tastes really great to you. Cook for a few minutes to heat through, and then divide the noodles between four plates or bowls.
- Top the noodles with some candied bacon, a fried egg, the toasted noodles, and the chopped scallion greens. Enjoy!
Keywords: Miso Ginger Crunch Mazeman