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A close-up shot of a steaming bowl of delicious Sausage Ramen, garnished with fresh green onions and served with chopsticks.
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Spicy Sausage Miso Ramen

This hearty and flavorful Sausage Ramen recipe combines a rich miso broth with savory, seasoned ground sausage and tender ramen noodles, creating a satisfying meal in under 40 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Spicy Sausage
  • 8 oz Italian Sausage mild or hot, casings removed
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Sriracha optional, for extra heat
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth low sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp Miso Paste red or white
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Mirin sweet cooking rice wine
  • 1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 Green Onions whites chopped, greens sliced for garnish
For the Ramen & Toppings
  • 2 packs Instant Ramen Noodles flavor packets discarded, or 6 oz fresh ramen noodles
  • 4 oz Bok Choy or Spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 Large Eggs soft-boiled, for serving, optional
  • 2 sheets Nori toasted seaweed, for serving, optional
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish, optional
  • Chili Oil for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Medium Frying Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Separate the whites from the greens of the green onions; chop the whites finely and slice the greens for garnish. If using bok choy, chop it roughly. If using soft-boiled eggs, prepare them according to your preference.
  2. Heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage meat (casings removed) and break it apart with a spoon. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sriracha (if using). Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, combine chicken or vegetable broth, the chopped white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tsp chili garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with a ladleful of the hot broth until smooth, then stir the diluted miso back into the pot. Keep warm over low heat.
  4. Add the ramen noodles (discarding flavor packets if using instant ramen) to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes for instant ramen or 4-5 minutes for fresh. During the last minute of cooking, add the chopped bok choy or spinach to wilt.
  5. Divide the cooked noodles and greens evenly between two large ramen bowls. Ladle the hot miso broth over the noodles. Top each bowl generously with the spicy cooked sausage. Garnish with sliced green onion greens, soft-boiled eggs (if using), nori sheets (if using), and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle with extra chili oil for more heat, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

**Spice Level:** Adjust the Sriracha and chili garlic sauce to your preferred level of heat. For less spice, omit them entirely.
**Toppings:** Feel free to add other ramen toppings like corn, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, or a drizzle of roasted sesame oil.
**Storage:** Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It's best to store the broth and noodles/sausage separately if possible, and combine just before reheating to prevent noodles from getting mushy.