5-Minute Miso Butter Ramen Noodles

Prep: 5 minCook: 5 min4 servingsmediumAsian-inspired
5-Minute Miso Butter Ramen Noodles

Quick Asian-inspired instant ramen tossed in a umami-rich miso butter sauce with garlic, soy, and honey. Finished with fresh spring onions and chili oil for heat and brightness. Ready in minutes for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 packets instant ramen noodles
  • 3 tablespoon salted butter
    unsalted butter1:1neutral

    adjust salt to taste

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  • garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil(optional)
    sriracha2:1 tablespoon chili oil to 1 teaspoon srirachaspicy
  • 2 tablespoon miso paste, red or white
    tahini2:1nuttysoy-free

    reduces umami depth

    Full guide →
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon, honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    tamari1:1gluten-freegluten-freesoy-free
    Full guide →
  • 1 green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook the instant ramen noodles for 2 minutes until al dente, then drain.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the miso paste, honey, and soy sauce, mixing very well until combined.

  6. 6

    Toss the drained noodles in the butter mixture until completely coated.

  7. 7

    Serve topped with sliced green onions and chili oil.

Tips

Tip 1

Miso paste clumps easily; whisk it into the honey and soy sauce before adding to melted butter for a smooth sauce.

Tip 2

Do not overcook ramen past 2 minutes to avoid mushy noodles.

Good to Know

Storage

Cooked noodles do not keep well; best served immediately.

Make Ahead

Prepare miso-honey-soy mixture up to 1 day ahead in an airtight container.

Serve With

Transfer to bowls and drizzle with chili oil. Serve hot.

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip stirring the miso paste thoroughly to avoid lumps in the sauce.

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Do not use high heat when cooking garlic to prevent burning and bitterness.

Substitutions

Gluten-Free Swaps

soy sauce
tamari1:1gluten-freegluten-freesoy-free
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General Alternatives

salted butter
unsalted butter1:1neutral

adjust salt to taste

Full guide →
honey
agave syrup1:1neutral
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chili oil
sriracha2:1 tablespoon chili oil to 1 teaspoon srirachaspicy
Full guide →
miso paste
tahini2:1nuttysoy-free

reduces umami depth

Full guide →
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