Easy Vegetarian Miso Ramen

Name: Easy Vegetarian Miso Ramen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 servings ramen noodles; 2 cups mixed vegetables of your choice (bean sprouts, carrot, chinese chive, scallion etc); 1 clove of garlic (minced); 1 small piece of ginger (minced); ⅛ onion (minced); 1 Tbsp sesame oil; 3 cups water (720ml); 2 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp mirin; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 3 Tbsp miso paste

ByJuri Austin Published onAug 15, 2023Oct 5, 2026 Updated onOct 5, 2026

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This easy vegetarian miso ramen is ready in just 20 minutes. It’s a comforting meat-free meal that you can customize with your favorite toppings.

Looking for Japanese ramen recipes? Try my Shio Ramen or Shoyu Ramen!

Featured Comment

From Rafał: “There’s nothing like a nutritious soup”

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Ready in just 20 minutes.
Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients.
Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and toppings.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Vegetarian Miso Ramen:

Ramen noodles: You can use fresh, dried, or instant ramen noodles. Fresh noodles provide the best chewy texture, but any type will work. For a vegan version, check that the noodles do not contain eggs.
Vegetables: I use bean sprouts, carrots, nira (Chinese chives), and scallions, but you can substitute your favorite quick-cooking vegetables.
Miso paste: Red miso gives the broth a deep, rich flavor. For a milder taste, use white miso or awase miso. Learn more about the different types of miso paste.
Aromatics: Garlic, ginger, and onion add depth and flavor to the broth.
Seasonings: Sesame oil, sake, soy sauce, and mirin create a savory and well-balanced broth. If you don’t have sesame oil, use another neutral cooking oil.

How To Make Miso Ramen: STEP BY STEP

Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

Step 1

Cut vegetables of choice.

Step 2

Cook minced garlic, ginger, onion, and add seasonings to make the soup.

Step 3

Add the cut vegetables and simmer. Then, add miso paste to complete the soup.

Step 4

Boil ramen noodles and drain.

Put the ramen noodles in a bowl and pour the soup over them. Add chopped scallions or green onions on top (optional), and savor this delicious homemade vegetarian miso ramen!

Recipe Tips

As you prepare the soup, taste it, and feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your personal preference.
When cooking noodles, stir them gently to prevent them from clumping together.
For extra umami, replace some or all of the water with vegetable broth or kombu dashi.

Topping Variations

Feel free to customize with different toppings as listed below!

Vegetables: Bok choy, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, corn, or bean sprouts
Protein: Soft-boiled egg, tofu, or edamame
Seaweed: Wakame or nori
Finishing touches: Sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or chili oil

Customize The Soup

Here are some ideas to customize the flavor of your soup base:

Spicy miso ramen: Add chili oil, chili crisp, or your favorite chili sauce.
Creamy coconut miso ramen: Replace part of the water with coconut milk.
Soy milk miso ramen: Add unsweetened soy milk for a mild and creamy broth.

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2 Comments

Rafał says:

Jul 27, 2024 at 5:59 PM

There’s nothing like a nutritious soup, especially for the day before syndrome 😁

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1. Juri Austin says:
  
  Jul 28, 2024 at 5:10 AM
  
  Thanks for your comment!
  
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