Join us as we delve into the realm of Vietnamese ramen and discover the very best recipes that will elevate your dining experience to new heights. Each recipe is a testament to the mastery of flavors and techniques passed down through generations, resulting in a symphony of tastes that will make you savor every single drop.
1. TOP 2 Vietnamese ramen bowls that you must try
Experience the best of Vietnamese and Japanese flavors with our top 2 Vietnamese ramen noodles that are absolute must-tries:
1.1. Vietnamese ramen with bok choy and fried shallots
Ingredients:
- 1.8 ounces of baby bok choy
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of fried shallots
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green onion
- Frozen wonton noodles (not dried ones)
Instructions:
- Chop the cilantro and slice the green onion into pieces. Thinly slice the yellow onion. Mix them together.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 ½ cups of chicken or pork soup to a boil. Use a ladle to whisk the soup in circles.
- Crack the raw egg into the boiling soup. Whisk to help poach the egg. When the egg turns white on the outside, turn the heat down.
- Add the baby bok choy to the soup and let it cook until tender.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the wonton noodles for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Add 2 slices of sautéed or grilled pork belly, 3 ounces of pulled pork, and the cooked baby bok choy on top of the noodles.
- Place the poached egg on top of the ingredients.
- Pour the soup into the bowl and garnish with herbs and fried shallots.
1.2. Vietnamese ramen with bok choy and rainbow carrots
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces of baby bok choy
- 2 rainbow carrots
- 1 jalapeño
- 4 teaspoons pho broth
- 1 tablespoon of tamari
- 2 tablespoons of white miso paste
- 11 ounces of fresh ramen noodles
- 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons of chili and garlic sauce
- 0.25 ounces of fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Salt
Instructions:
- Wash and roughly chop the baby bok choy. Peel and thinly slice the rainbow carrots. Remove the seeds from the jalapeño and thinly slice it. Cut the lime into wedges. Tear the fresh basil leaves.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the fresh ramen noodles. Drain and set them aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced jalapeño and rainbow carrots. Sauté for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the pho broth, tamari, and white miso paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine and allow the flavors to meld together for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Add the baby bok choy to the bowls. Squeeze lime juice over the top and drizzle with chili garlic sauce, adjusting the amount according to your spice preference.
2. Differences between Ramen and Vietnamese Pho
Ramen and Vietnamese Pho are both popular noodle soup dishes, but they originate from different culinary traditions and have distinct characteristics:
- Origin: Ramen is a Japanese dish that originated in China and was later adapted and popularized in Japan. Meanwhile, Pho is a Vietnamese dish that is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culinary culture.
- Broth: Ramen features a rich and flavorful broth made from pork, chicken, seafood, or vegetables. Meanwhile, Pho is traditionally made with a clear and aromatic beef broth that is simmered for hours with a combination of beef bones
- Noodles: Ramen noodles are made from wheat flour while Pho is traditionally served with flat rice noodles.
- Toppings: Ramen bowls are often topped with sliced braised pork, marinated soft-boiled eggs, bamboo shoots, seaweed, scallions, and bean sprouts, etc. Meanwhile, Pho is typically garnished with fresh herbs like Thai basil, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
- Flavor profile: Ramen features a rich meat-based broth while Pho showcases a lighter and aromatic broth.
Besides Vietnamese ramen, you can also try other Vietnamese noodles such as mi Quang, bun dau mam tom, bun thang, bun rieu, banh canh, hu tieu, banh da cua, bun bo Nam Bo, bun bo Hue, cao lau, etc.
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