Kelp Noodle Japanese Ramen
- 50 min
- Serves 1
- 16 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A light, protein‑packed ramen featuring chewy kelp noodles, savory broth, and fresh toppings of grilled chicken, soft‑boiled egg, and crisp bok choy. Bright lemon juice and a drizzle of chili oil add a zesty finish, making it a quick, healthy dinner.
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Method
Dice the green onion and separate the bok choy leaves.
In a bowl, combine the kelp noodles, baking soda, and lemon juice; stir to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Rinse the marinated noodles under running water, let them sit for 15 minutes, then drain completely.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Noodles feel pliable and are fully drained. Drain thoroughly so the broth is not diluted.
Season the raw chicken thigh pieces with salt, paprika, minced garlic, and black pepper.
Heat a pan over medium heat, lightly coat with spray oil, and cook the seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is browned and cooked through. Avoid crowding the pan for even browning.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the egg and boil for 6 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice‑water bath, cool, peel, and set aside.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The egg white is set and the yolk remains soft. Move it straight to the ice-water bath to stop cooking.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken bouillon powder, chicken bone broth, and soy sauce to create the broth.
In a large serving bowl, place the drained kelp noodles, pour the prepared broth over them, and gently toss.
Top the noodle‑broth mixture with the sliced grilled chicken, soft‑boiled egg (halved), bok choy leaves, diced green onion, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Toppings are spread evenly across the noodles. Add the chili oil to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tips while you cook
- Marinate noodles early
- After coating the kelp noodles with baking soda and lemon juice, let them sit for the full 10 minutes before rinsing.
- Rinse and rest noodles
- Rinse the marinated noodles, then let them sit for 15 minutes before draining.
- Ice‑water bath for eggs
- Transfer boiled eggs immediately to an ice‑water bath to stop cooking before peeling.
- Season chicken before cooking
- Mix salt, paprika, minced garlic, and black pepper with the chicken thigh pieces prior to pan‑searing.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Ramen, 10 ways
Ten creators posted their own. Most use soy sauce, garlic and green onion.
- Novotel Hotels30 min7 ingr.Only this one uses hot vegetable stock, tofu and tender stem
- Sam Jose35 min11 ingr.Only this one uses steak, heavy cream and beef broth
- Jim & Fin4 min3 ingr.Only this one uses instant ramen packet
- Joe Chu50 min16 ingr.Only this one uses kelp noodles, lemon juice and baking soda
- modernflavour45 min14 ingr.Only this one uses rice wine vinegar and rice noodles
- Sorted Food11 min14 ingr.Only this one uses instant ramen noodles, tiger prawns and mirin
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