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This recipe was developed for Nissin.
Noodle soup packages are an important part of my pantry, they serve as a base for many types of Asianmealswhen I don’t have the time to make stock from scratch. With ramen noodle soup as a base, you can make Korean inspired Kimchi Ramen Recipeor this Chinese inspired Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy with Crispy Shallots Recipe, by just adding a few ingredients.
This is the second recipe we’ve created for Nissin,the makers of authentic Japanese ramen packages. Their noodles are air-dried, not fried, which results in only 3 grams of fat vs. 13 grams in cheap, supermarket “instant noodles.”Nissin RAOH’s noodles are triple-layered noodles that are air-dried. Learn more about Nissin RAOH in my previous recipe for Kimchi Ramen Recipe.
Making Chinese Flavors Shine in Noodle Soup
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Chinese Five Spice Powder is a blend made of ground cinnamon, clove, star anise, fennel seed and Szechuan peppercorns. It’s amain spice of Chinese roast duck, Chinese pork belly, and many other dishes.
Because we’re starting with a Japanese ramen noodle soup mix, I like to add a dash of Five Spice Powder to the soup to create a more Chinese flavor.
Chinese Chili Bamboo Shoots
Another ingredient that I always have on hand is Chinese Preserved Bamboo Shoots in Chili Oil. It’s the perfect condiment to add a little spice and crunch to noodle soups. The golden bamboo shoots are pickled in chili oil – though the resulting flavor is neither sour nor too spicy. Just the perfect mild crunch of bamboo shoots.
Crispy Shallots
Crispy shallots add a funcrunch! You can make them in minutes, or you can buy a pre-made crispy shallots at most Asian markets – look for “Fried Shallots” or “Crispy Shallots.”
To make your own, slowly heat a neutral flavored oil (peanut, vegetable, canola) with very thinly sliced shallots. I add both ingredients into a pan, and then turn on the heat to medium-low. As the oil heats up, it will fry the shallots AND flavor the oil.
Make sure you don’t burn the shallots, or they will become bitter! Don’t discard the incredible shallot oil – it’s a flavorfulfinishing oil for steamed vegetables – just drizzle on steamed broccoli.
We like to make a lot! Store in a glass jar or container in pantry.
Mom’s Quick ‘n Easy Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil:In a large Corningware or other microwave-oven safe dish with lid, add in rinsed and drained fresh vegetables, such as broccoli florets, baby bok choy leaves, yu choy, cut green beans. Add in 1 teaspoon of chicken boullion powder or organic chicken base, 1 tablespoon of shallot oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir contents. Return to microwave for another minute (or more) until vegetables are cooked through.
*I know many people do not like chicken boullion powder because of the msg.Give Better than Boullion bases a try – they have no added msg. You can use any flavor boullion, I prefer chicken. You can also use 2 tablespoons of chicken/veg stock – and you’ll probably have to season with salt after cooking. The boullion adds intense flavor without adding additional liquid – when cooking these vegetables in the microwave, you don’t need that much liquid.
Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy and Crispy Shallots
We’re using Nissin RAOH’s Soy Sauce Umami Ramen.The soup is light and clean, which makes it a great base to customize forChinese flavors. RAOH means “king of ramen” and it is the best-selling premium instant noodle brands in Japan. If it’s good enough for discriminating Japanese ramen-lovers, then it’s good enough for me!
You can order Nissin RAOH ramen online at Amazon.
Enjoy!
More Ramen Recipes toTry
Kimchi Ramen Recipe
Pressure Cooker Ramen Recipe
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Noodles Soup with Baby Bok Choy and Crispy Shallots Recipe
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Servings 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced shallots
- 1 package noodle soup (I prefer Nissin RAOH)
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 baby bok choy, halved
- 2 baby corn, halved
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh green onion
OPTIONAL:
- Chinese Preserved Bamboo Shootsin Chili Oil
Instructions
In a small frying pan, add in the oil and the shallots. Turn the heat to medium-low and let the oil slowly heat up and fry the shallots. When crispy, remove shallots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Reserve the shallot oil for another use.
To a serving bowl, empty the packet(s) of ramen soup mix and add in the five spice powder.
In a small saucepan, fill with 2 1/2cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium, then add in the dried noodles. Cookfor 2 minutes. Add in the baby bok choy and baby corn. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
When done, ladle in the hot cooking water into the serving bowl. Stir with a spoon or chopsticks until the soup mix dissolves. To the bowl, add in the noodles and vegetables.Top with green onion and crispy shallots. Serve with Chinese chili bamboo shoots, if desired.
Notes
Nissin RAOH Ramen - purchase on Amazon. All flavors - Soy Sauce, Tonkatsu and Miso work in this recipe, though I prefer Soy Sauce or Tonkotsu the best with Chinese flavors!
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Jay on 12/22/15 at 10:46 am
Are you still using the lower ego lights for your shots?
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Jaden on 12/22/15 at 11:32 am
yes, in the Winter I use 2 Ego lights and a bounch. Sometimes I’ll mount an Ego on a tripod.
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Jennifer on 12/18/15 at 2:28 pm
Love ramen noodles and will definitely try this! Thanks for sharing!
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Betty Ann Quirino on 12/12/15 at 12:57 pm
This noodle soup looks so tempting. Now I know what to do with holiday leftovers. I need this for the long winter ahead. Thanks for sharing and happy holidays, Jaden!
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Lydia on 12/12/15 at 12:43 pm
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
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Karin on 12/12/15 at 9:35 am
Happy Birthday, Nathan!
I love your soup recipes, JadenReply
bri65 on 12/11/15 at 11:00 pm
Glad to know about these air-dried noodles. I have a question about the fried shallots. You say it’s OK to “Store in a glass jar or container in pantry.” So they don’t have to be refrigerated? Thanks again for all of your yummy recipes and your fun commentaries! Bri
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Liz on 12/11/15 at 9:50 pm
Hope you and your family have a nice hoilday season also.
I will try this soup, it looks delish. ThanksReply
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way on 12/11/15 at 6:16 pm
Isn’t that funny, we are making Hot and Sour Soup. Wish we would have had those noodles for it. We love soup but we also like stir fry — let’s just admit it. We love great food. Thank you for the heads up on these noodles.
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Amy on 12/9/15 at 9:10 am
I love these types of soups. Thanks for the recipe.
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Laura ~ RYG on 12/14/15 at 8:03 am
I love these types of soups exactly….and it’s actually difficult to find a restaurant who makes them. The crispy shallots look so tasty and I am in love with baby bok choy. Just love that stuff.
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