Description
Hearty Ginger and Garlic Broth with Noodles warms souls with its comforting Asian-inspired flavors. Fragrant herbs and tender noodles blend perfectly, offering a delicious journey through rich, healing ingredients you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) rice noodles or wheat noodles, cooked
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat, releasing aromatic essence of freshly minced ginger and garlic. Sauté for approximately 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, incorporating soy sauce, rice vinegar, and optional chili paste. Elevate heat to generate a gentle, rolling boil.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms and shredded carrots into the simmering liquid. Reduce temperature and allow vegetables to soften and infuse flavors for 6-7 minutes.
- Gently fold spinach into the broth, permitting delicate leaves to wilt and integrate seamlessly. Taste and recalibrate seasoning as desired.
- Distribute precooked noodles evenly across serving vessels, creating a welcoming foundation for the vibrant broth.
- Cascade the steaming, vegetable-laden liquid over noodles, ensuring each bowl receives an abundant portion. Embellish with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds as a final flourish.
Notes
- Swap ginger and garlic for a milder flavor by reducing cooking time to 5-6 minutes, preventing potential bitterness.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt levels, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Customize noodles with gluten-free options like rice noodles or zucchini spirals for dietary restrictions.
- Boost protein by adding tofu, shredded chicken, or soft-boiled eggs for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg