I love ramen, but I don’t love the sodium, preservatives, and additives that come with instant ramen packets, not to mention the total lack of vegetables. That’s why I decided to make my own spicy miso ramen jars that I can meal prep ahead of time and take with me wherever I go.

These jars are perfect for busy days when I need a fast and filling lunch. They have pre-cooked ramen noodles, sliced shitake mushrooms, grated carrot, chopped bok choy, and green onions. The broth is made with miso, soy sauce, chili garlic paste, and ginger paste. It’s spicy, savory, and umami-rich. All I have to do is add boiling water to the jar, stir well, and let it sit for a few minutes. Then I can enjoy a hot and hearty meal that will warm me up and fill me up.

Customizing Your Ramen Jars

• If you don’t have or like shitake mushrooms, you can use any other kind of mushrooms, such as button, oyster, or portobello.
• If you want to add more color and crunch, you can add other vegetables, such as corn, peas, edamame, or bean sprouts.
• If you want to make the broth more creamy, you can add some coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew cream.
• If you want to add more protein, you can toss in some tofu, tempeh, seitan, or a peeled hard boiled egg.
• If you want to adjust the spiciness, you can use more or less chili garlic paste, or add some fresh or dried red chili flakes.

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