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Ramen noodles with miso roasted pumpkin

Name: Ramen noodles with miso roasted pumpkin
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /asian
Ingredients: 600g piece Japanese pumpkin, cut into wedges and seeded; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs miso paste, plus ¾ cup (190g) extra; ¼ cup (60ml) mirin; 1 tps sesame oil; 1 tbs tamari; 4 nori sheets, halved; 1 tsp mixed sesame seeds, plus extra to serve; 6 cups (1.5 litres) vegetable stock; 3 spring onions, finely chopped; 270g ramen noodles, cooked according to packet instructions; 2 soft boiled eggs, halved; Shichimi togarashi or chilli flakes, to serve (optional)

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by Shannon Bennett

Chef

Nov 03, 2018

“Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese spice blend. It’s available from Asian or specialist shops such as Herbie’s (herbies.com.au) or substitute dried chilli flakes” - Shannon Bennett.

600g piece Japanese pumpkin, cut into wedges and seeded
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs miso paste, plus ¾ cup (190g) extra
¼ cup (60ml) mirin
1 tps sesame oil
1 tbs tamari
4 nori sheets, halved
1 tsp mixed sesame seeds, plus extra to serve
6 cups (1.5 litres) vegetable stock
3 spring onions, finely chopped
270g ramen noodles, cooked according to packet instructions
2 soft boiled eggs, halved
Shichimi togarashi or chilli flakes, to serve (optional)

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper. Place pumpkin on one tray, lightly brush with oil, season and roast for 20 minutes. Combine 1 tbs miso paste and 1 tbs mirin in a small bowl, brush mixture over pumpkin and roast for a further 20 minutes or until tender.
2.

Mix sesame oil and tamari together in a small bowl. Brush the shiny side of the nori sheets with tamari mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds and ½ tsp salt flakes. Place on second tray and bake for 4 minutes or until crisp.
3.

Combine extra ¾ cup (190g) miso with stock, spring onion and remaining 2 tbs mirin in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then set aside and cover to keep warm.
4.

When ready to serve, divide noodles and broth among serving bowls. Add roasted pumpkin, egg and crisp nori sheets. Scatter with togarashi, if using, and extra sesame seeds.