Spicy Miso Sesame Cold Noodles
A refreshing and savory cold noodle dish featuring chewy ramen, crisp okra, bean sprouts, corn, and a rich, nutty miso-sesame meat sauce.
Cold noodles are a comforting and popular choice for warm or rainy days, offering a delightful balance of fresh textures and bold flavors. This recipe combines a savory ground meat sauce infused with miso and sesame paste with chilled ramen noodles and vibrant garden vegetables. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and bonito flakes, every bite is wonderfully satisfying and full of depth.
Ingredients
- 2 servings ramen noodles
- 150 g ground meat
- 1 onion
- 2 stalks scallion whites
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp sesame paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- half bowl water
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 5-6 okra
- 1/3 cup corn kernels
- to taste black pepper
- to taste chili oil
- optional roasted sesame seeds
- optional bonito flakes
- optional chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1Sauté the aromatics
Place chopped onions, scallion whites, and minced garlic into a white pan and sauté over medium heat until translucent and fragrant.
Tip: Keep the heat medium to avoid burning the minced garlic while sweating the onions. - 2Add ground meat
Add ground meat directly into the pan with the sautéed aromatics and continue stir-frying until the meat changes color and is cooked through.
Tip: Break up any large clumps of meat with a spatula for even cooking. - 3Mix in sauces and water
Stir miso, sesame paste, soy sauce, and water into the cooked meat mixture, combining everything thoroughly into a smooth sauce base.
Tip: Whisk or stir well to dissolve the thick miso and sesame paste completely into the liquid. - 4Season and simmer
Season the simmering sauce with a sprinkle of black pepper and a drizzle of chili oil, then let it simmer for a short while to meld the flavors.
Tip: Adjust the amount of chili oil based on your personal preference for heat. - 5Blanch noodles and vegetables
Blanch the ramen noodles, okra, and bean sprouts in a pot of boiling water using a strainer until tender.
Tip: Do not overcook the bean sprouts and okra to retain their crisp texture. - 6Assemble the noodle bowl
Assemble the dish by placing the cooked noodles into a serving bowl, then layering on the corn, okra, and bean sprouts.
Tip: Neatly arrange the toppings around the bowl for an appealing presentation. - 7Pour the meat sauce over noodles
Pour the freshly prepared savory meat sauce evenly over the arranged ramen noodles, blanched bean sprouts, corn, and okra in the bowl.
Tip: Ensure the meat sauce is hot so it warms the ingredients underneath.
