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Fishcake Ramen Recipe
Annie Graves

Fishcake Ramen

5 from 15 votes
Make this Fishcake Ramen! A savory ramen bowl featuring tender noodles, rich broth, and traditional fishcake slices for a comforting and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ramen
  • 4 cups chicken vegetable, or dashi broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp miso paste white or red
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 packs fresh or instant ramen noodles
  • 1/2 cup narutomaki fishcake, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or bok choy
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms shiitake or button, sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs optional, for topping
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels for sweetness
  • 1 tbsp chili oil or sriracha for heat
Substitutions
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free ramen noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Vegetarian: Replace fishcake with tofu slices and use vegetable broth.

Method
 

Prepare the Broth
  1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce and miso paste until dissolved.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions.
  2. Drain and set aside.
Add the Vegetables
  1. To the simmering broth, add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the spinach or bok choy and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until wilted.
Assemble the Ramen Bowl
  1. Divide the cooked noodles into two bowls.
  2. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed.
Add the Fishcake and Toppings
  1. Top each bowl with slices of narutomaki (fishcake), soft-boiled eggs (if using), and green onions.
  2. Add optional toppings like corn or chili oil for extra flavor.
Serve
  1. Serve your Fishcake Ramen immediately, piping hot.
  2. Enjoy slurping the noodles and savoring the rich broth!

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 400-450
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 4g
 

Notes/Advice:

  • Additions/Subtractions:
    • Adjust the saltiness by adding more or less soy sauce, depending on your preference.
    • Swap narutomaki with imitation crab sticks or shrimp for a different texture.
    • Use red miso paste for a deeper, richer broth flavor.