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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
Solo Servings
Midnight Miso Ramen for One
A deeply satisfying bowl of umami-rich ramen that comes together in under 20 minutes, perfect for those late-night cravings when you're cooking just for yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 portion fresh ramen noodles
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- 2 tablespoons corn kernels
- 3-4 slices narutomaki or cucumber
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet nori, torn
- 1/2 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
Preparation
There's something magical about a steaming bowl of ramen at midnight. This solo serving transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience, proving that cooking for one doesn't mean compromising on depth of flavor.
Preparation
- Bring the vegetable stock to a gentle simmer in a small pot.
- In a separate bowl, mix the miso paste with a ladleful of the hot stock until smooth, then pour it back into the pot.
- Add the sesame oil and let the broth develop for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
- Place the noodles in your serving bowl and pour the hot miso broth over them.
- Top with the soft-boiled egg (halved), corn, narutomaki, spring onion, and torn nori.
- Finish with chili oil if you like heat, and serve immediately.
The key to this recipe is not letting the miso boil after adding it to the broth—this preserves its delicate probiotic qualities and prevents bitterness.
