Spicy Miso Ramen Bowl with Otak-otak Jepang

A bold and comforting spicy miso ramen topped with Otak-Otak Jepang, springy noodles, mushrooms, and fresh greens—an easy Japanese-inspired bowl packed with rich umami and gentle heat.

Ingredients

For the Broth

• 750 ml chicken stock / water

• 2 tbsp white or red miso paste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chili oil / chili crisp

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

  
  

Main Ingredients

• 6 pieces of Seafoodking Otak-Otak Jepang, halved

• 2 portions ramen noodles

• 100 g shiitake mushrooms, sliced

• 2 baby bok choy, halved

• 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)

  
  

Garnish

• Chopped scallions

• Sesame seeds

• Extra chili oil (optional)

• Nori strips

  
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broth Base

In a pot over medium heat, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Make the Spicy Miso Broth

Pour in chicken stock / water. Whisk in miso paste, soy sauce, and chili oil until fully dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Cook the Toppings

Add mushrooms and Otak-Otak Jepang into the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add bok choy during the last 2 minutes.

4. Cook Noodles

Boil ramen noodles separately according to package instructions. Drain well.

5. Assemble

Divide noodles into serving bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles. Top with Otak-Otak Jepang, mushrooms, bok choy, and soft-boiled egg.

6. Garnish & Serve

Finish with scallions, sesame seeds, nori strips, and extra chili oil if desired.

Serve immediately while hot.