How to Make Authentic Japanese Scallop Soup with Ramen Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, one thing that stands out is the focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and simple yet delicious flavors. This is especially true when it comes to Japanese soups, where the delicate balance of flavors is key. One such soup that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine is the Authentic Japanese Scallop Soup with Ramen Noodles.

This soup is a perfect example of the Japanese approach to cooking – it’s all about letting the natural flavors of the ingre...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 ounce) package instant ramen noodles (exclude seasoning packet)
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 ⅓ teaspoons dashi broth powder
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 5 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 scallops

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add ramen and cook, breaking up noodles as they soften, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Divide noodles between two soup bowls.
  • While the ramen is cooking, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a separate pot. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, dashi powder, and rice vinegar. Reduce the heat to low and add mushrooms, green onions, and ginger; simmer until mushrooms are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook until opaque in the middle and golden brown on the edges, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Pour 1/2 of the hot stock into each bowl over ramen, then top with scallops.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 1446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 549mg