Difficulty:Medium | Serves:4
Drawing from the deep traditions of coastal foraging and Indigenous seafood preservation, this Kelp & Smoked Fish Ramen is a bold and nourishing dish. The rich, umami-packed broth is infused with kombu (kelp), smoked fish, and wild aromatics, creating a deeply satisfying base. Served with chewy handmade noodles, fresh sea greens, and a soft-boiled egg, this ramen brings the wild flavors of the ocean straight to the bowl. 🌊🔥
Ingredients For Kelp & Smoked Fish Ramen
🔥 For the Broth:
☑ 1 large sheet kombu (dried kelp) 🌿
☑ 4 cups fish or dashi broth 🐟
☑ ½ cup smoked fish (salmon, trout, or whitefish), flaked 🔥
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 miso paste 🍜
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 soy sauce or tamari 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 grated ginger 🌱
☑ 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 sesame oil 🛢
🔥 For the Noodles & Toppings:
☑ 8 oz fresh ramen noodles 🍜
☑ 2 soft-boiled eggs 🥚
☑ ½ cup fresh sea greens (wakame, nori, or dulse) 🌿
☑ ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions 🧅
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 toasted sesame seeds ✨
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 chili flakes (optional) 🌶
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Kelp & Smoked Fish Ramen
🔥 Step 1: Make the Broth
1️⃣ In a pot, combine fish broth and kombu. Bring to a gentle simmer and let steep for 10 minutes to extract umami flavor.
2️⃣ Remove kombu, then add flaked smoked fish, miso paste, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Noodles & Eggs
1️⃣ Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ In the same water, soft-boil eggs for 6-7 minutes, then place in ice water. Peel and slice in half.
🔥 Step 3: Assemble the Ramen
1️⃣ Divide noodles into bowls and ladle the hot, smoky broth over them.
2️⃣ Top with sea greens, scallions, soft-boiled eggs, and sesame seeds.
3️⃣ Add chili flakes for heat if desired.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Let the flavors meld together and enjoy this warming, umami-rich ramen that highlights the bounty of the sea Kelp & Smoked Fish Ramen.
Infused with the deep umami of smoked fish and kelp, this Kelp & Smoked Fish Ramen is a true ocean-to-table dish, blending ancient coastal ingredients with the comforting soul of ramen. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a nourishing meal after a long day, this bowl is a celebration of the sea’s timeless flavors. 🌊🔥🍜
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