20 Minute Gluten Free Ramen Recipe

20 minute gluten free ramen cooling in bowl on counter.

This gluten free ramen is a delicious mix of umami flavors from tahini, tamari, and white miso. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and can be customized a hundred different ways, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a build-your-own family dinner. It's salty, slightly spicy from garlic and ginger (without any nightshades), and completely satisfying.

Jennifer Farley

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 8

Total Time 16

Serving Size

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1½ teaspoons honey
1½ teaspoons rice vinegar
1 clove garlic crushed
1½ teaspoons white miso

For the Ramen

1½ cups chicken broth (lightly salted)
2½ ounces gluten-free ramen noodles (1 cake, such as Lotus Foods Rice Ramen)
3 leaves baby bok choy tough ends chopped off
1 green onion (green and white parts)

Optional Toppings

Black or white sesame seeds
cooked chicken, steak, or pork
Edamame
Bean sprouts
Sushi ginger
Mushrooms

Instructions

In a large heat-safe bowl, mix tahini, ginger, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, tamari, and miso until a smooth paste forms.
In a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package directions (typically 4–8 minutes). Break apart the noodle cake as it softens, stirring occasionally. You may need to flip the noodle cake over since we’re cooking in less liquid.
When noodles are tender, pour the broth and noodles into the bowl with the paste. Stir until fully combined.
Add bok choy, green onions, and any optional toppings. Stir to combine and let the hot broth warm the veggies a bit.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Watch noodles closely. Gluten-free ramen can become soggy if overcooked. I’ve based these directions on Lotus Foods gluten free ramen noodles. If you’re using different noodles, cook according to directions.
If you prefer softer bok choy, add it to the pot during the last 2 minutes or so of cooking the noodles.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving since tamari, broth and miso can vary in saltiness.
This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled to serve more people.
Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers do not store well.

Please note nutrition facts are automatically calculated, and are only an estimate, not a guarantee.

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