Spicy Miso Noodles

These spicy miso noodles are the best accidental meal ever. It was so good that I had to write a whole blog post about it. I needed a quick lunch last week, rummaged through my kitchen, and came up with this umami bomb.

Noodles are the best! Whether it's pasta, ramen, pho, pancit, I love them all. This spicy miso noodle recipe is all about elevating basic ingredients and turning them into something incredible. It is so easy to make and can be on your table in just 15 minutes.

This Asian style noodle recipe is made with a simple combination of pantry staples. I always have butter, miso paste, and chili oil in my kitchen, so this is the perfect meal to whip up when I am short on time.

The key to making these noodles so flavorful is to cook the butter and miso until it's nice and blended. Then, you'll add in the chili oil and give everything a good stir. The heat from the chili oil will help to release all the flavor from the miso and butter.

What is white miso? 

Miso is a fermented paste made from soybeans and koji (Aspergillus oryzae) - a mold. It's a pantry staple in many Japanese households to make famous miso dishes like miso soup, Nobu's famous Miso Black cod, miso sesame noodles, and this dish of course. This soybean paste is a great way to add umami flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. You can get miso paste in different types. White, red, yellow.

How to store miso paste?

Miso is best stored in the fridge in an airtight container. I like to keep mine in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

How long does miso last in the fridge?

Miso is a fermented paste so that it will last a considerably long time in the fridge. There should be a best-before date on every product. But the rule of thumb is 3 months upon opening the package and up to 1 year in the fridge.

Different Toppings for Miso Noodles

This dish is so versatile. You may add whatever you have on hand. But here are some ingredients I think will be fantastic in this dish:

• 6 minute boiled egg
• fried egg
• Sesame oil
• Shiitake mushrooms
• Shredded napa cabbage
• Air-Fried Tofu Cubes
• Sesame seeds
• Peanut butter
• Dark soy sauce - For a darker umami flavor.

The list could be endless. Try it out, play around, and see what you come up with.

Equipment

• Small bowl
• cutting board
• knife
• small frying pan
• medium size pot

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