Spicy Miso Ramen

A rich, spicy and comforting bowl of ramen made easy in the Instant Pot. Packed with umami miso broth, tender noodles, mushrooms and soft-boiled eggs, this quick homemade ramen delivers restaurant-style flavour in under 30 minutes. Inspired by classic spicy miso ramen recipes and adapted for the Instant Pot.

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Broth

• 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp red miso paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp chili paste or gochujang
• 1 tsp sriracha (optional for extra heat)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar

Ramen

• 2 packs fresh or dried ramen noodles
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 cup baby bok choy, halved
• 2 soft-boiled eggs
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Chili oil, for serving

Instructions

1. Select Sauté on the Instant Pot. Add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Stir in chicken stock, soy sauce, white miso, red miso, chili paste, rice vinegar and brown sugar. Whisk until the miso dissolves completely.
3. Add mushrooms and carrots. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook/Manual on High Pressure for 3 minutes.
4. Quick release the pressure carefully. Remove the lid and switch back to Sauté mode.
5. Add ramen noodles and bok choy. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the noodles are tender.
6. Divide ramen into bowls. Top with soft-boiled eggs, spring onions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of chili oil.

Tips

• Use a mix of white and red miso for the perfect balance of sweetness and depth.
• Add shredded chicken, pork belly or tofu for extra protein.
• Fresh ramen noodles give the best texture, but instant noodles work perfectly too.
• Finish with crispy garlic or chili crunch for extra flavour and texture.

Recommended Instant Pot Accessories

• Silicone ladle
• Steamer basket
• Ceramic serving bowls
• Egg rack for perfect soft-boiled eggs

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