Simple Shiitake Mushroom Chicken Ramen
Course: Chicken, LunchDifficulty: EasyServings
9
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
7
minutesCalories per serving
750
kcalEvery day is a new chance to feed my family delicious and healthy meals. One of my husband’s favorite meals is simple shiitake mushroom chicken ramen, and I do not doubt that your loved ones would feel the same way if you made it for them. Shiitake mushrooms have been integral to Japanese and Asian cuisine for decades.
Although shiitake has long been a part of ramen, it has become popular in other Asian dishes. The name “shii mushroom” has become commonplace in English-speaking countries to describe a type of mushroom that adds a savory, earthy, umami taste to food. In ramen restaurants worldwide, you can find the mushroom in both classic and creative takes on the dish. Common accompaniments include kikurage and enoki mushrooms. In addition to its culinary uses, shiitake has gained notoriety as a medical herb for relieving symptoms of everything from the common cold to gout and diabetes.
The meal’s many positive health effects will make your household as robust as a horse. Mushrooms are rich in the B vitamins riboflavin, folate, and thiamine, which the body uses to break down amino acids, extract energy from carbs and fats, and transport oxygen and fuel to all of its cells. Chicken breasts include 54g of protein and 284 calories, so you can eat more without gaining weight. My family’s immune systems are kept in check by the vitamin E and magnesium found in carrots and spinach. This food helps keep my family healthy by warding off disease-causing microorganisms.
Although shiitake has long been a part of ramen, it has become popular in other Asian dishes. The name “shii mushroom” has become commonplace in English-speaking countries to describe a type of mushroom that adds a savory, earthy, umami taste to food. In ramen restaurants worldwide, you can find the mushroom in both classic and creative takes on the dish. Common accompaniments include kikurage and enoki mushrooms. In addition to its culinary uses, shiitake has gained notoriety as a medical herb for relieving symptoms of everything from the common cold to gout and diabetes.
The meal’s many positive health effects will make your household as robust as a horse. Mushrooms are rich in the B vitamins riboflavin, folate, and thiamine, which the body uses to break down amino acids, extract energy from carbs and fats, and transport oxygen and fuel to all of its cells. Chicken breasts include 54g of protein and 284 calories, so you can eat more without gaining weight. My family’s immune systems are kept in check by the vitamin E and magnesium found in carrots and spinach. This food helps keep my family healthy by warding off disease-causing microorganisms.
Ingredients
2 packs of instant ramen noodles
2 eggs
1 chicken breast
1 liter chicken broth
2 tbsp chopped green onion
4 shiitake mushrooms
1 chopped carrot
Handful of baby spinach
4 tbsp sesame or sunflower oil
Directions
- Cut the shiitake mushrooms into thin strips and set aside.
- Saute the carrots until golden, about 5 minutes, and set aside.
- Bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Gently place the eggs in the boiling water and cook for about 6-7 minutes. It is important to cook eggs in this way, so you can peel of the shells flawlessly. Remove the eggs from the heat and let them cool in cold water.
- Saute chicken breast in sesame oil. This will take about 15 minutes. Cut the chicken and set aside
- Saute the mushrooms in sesame oil for about 5-6 minutes and set aside.
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil, then add the instant noodles and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Peel boiled eggs and cut into 2 parts
- Distribute the ramen among bowls and top with the shiitake mushrooms, carrots, spinach, chicken and egg halves. Sprinkle everything with green onions and enjoy this delicious Asian-inspired dish!
