Use a spiralizer, mandolin, food processor, or just thinly slice any type of squash to make the “ramen” noodles for this recipe.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes (for spaghetti squash), 10 minutes for ramen miso broth
Yields: 2 qts
Ingredients:
- 1 medium to large zucchini squash
- 1 small to medium head of escarole
- 1 medium globe eggplant
- 2 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 qts of water or vegetable stock
- 2-3 tbsp organic white miso paste
- Optional ingredients:
- Dried bonito flakes (to add to the broth)
- Sliced scallions (green and white parts)
- Red chili flakes
- Fresh chilis sliced
Preparation:
- Wash zucchini or other squash, cut off both ends, carefully process through a mandolin, or a vegetable spiralizer; set aside.
- Wash the eggplant, slice into bite sized pieces about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick and 1 inch long; set aside.
- Wash the escarole, then cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
Cooking:
- Roasted eggplant
- Set the oven to broil.
- Place the eggplant pieces into a mixing bowl, drizzle the 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt and a couple turns of a black pepper mill, stir to mix well.
- Place the pieces onto a baking tray and then onto the top level in the oven preheated to broil.
- Occasionally stir the eggplant to ensure both sides get nice and caramelized; about 15 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven and allow to cool before placing the roasted eggplant into a serving bowl.
- Miso ramen broth
- Add the water (or veg stock) and organic white miso paste to a medium to large soup pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a brisk simmer, stir to ensure the miso paste is fully incorporated.
- Add the bonito flakes (optional)
- Cook for 10 minutes
- Add the water (or veg stock) and organic white miso paste to a medium to large soup pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a brisk simmer, stir to ensure the miso paste is fully incorporated.
Serving:
- Ladle the steaming hot broth into small soup bowls.
- Add some squash noodles, escarole and roasted eggplant, gently stir to warm them up.
Enjoy!