This 5-minute miso noodles recipe is the easiest, quickest meal or snack you can make and only requires a handful of pantry staples.

5-minute Miso Butter Noodles with chopsticks.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Butter.
Miso paste. I used white miso paste but you can use any miso paste you have. Miso paste is very distinctive in flavor (deeply savory, nutty with tons of umami) so it isn’t easy to substitute but a little unsweetened peanut butter is the closest you’ll get.
Soy sauce. Use Tamari or Coconut Aminos as a gluten free substitute.
Honey. Maple syrup or brown sugar can be used instead.
Instant ramen noodles. Instant noodles is a great option if you want this recipe to made in minutes but egg noodles, rice noodles, udon noodles, soba noodles etc. can all be substituted.
Chilli oil, to serve.
Spring onions/green onion, to serve. A sprinkle of sesame seeds will also be delicious.
Other add-ins: If you have more time, feel free to saute some garlic and ginger in the butter before adding the miso paste. Sesame oil, rice vinegar or lemon juice can all be added.

Tips For Making The Best Miso Noodles

This recipe truly comes together in just a few minutes so I would suggest having your ingredients ready to go and prepped before starting.
Whisking the miso paste into the melted butter will allow it to form a smooth sauce quicker.

What can I add to miso noodles?

If you have more than a few minutes to make yourself a meal/snack, these miso butter noodles are a great blank canvas for protein or vegetables. Sauté shredded carrots, cabbage or bean sprouts in the butter before making the miso sauce for a boost of nutrients.

Poached or seared shrimp.
Shredded chicken.
Top with a fried egg.
Leftover steak.
Seared tofu.
Shiitake mushrooms.
Steamed broccoli.
Sugar snap peas
Steamed bok choy.

Can I Make This Ahead?

The sauce can be made and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.

5-min Miso Noodles

This 5-minute miso noodles recipe is the easiest, quickest meal or snack you can make.

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Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: butter noodles, easy noodle recipe, instant ramen

Servings:

Calories: 427kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

to serve

▢ sliced spring onions
▢ chilli oil / chilli crisp

Instructions

Bring a small pot of water to a boil (I use freshly boiled water from the kettle to speed up the process).
While the water is coming to a boil, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Stir in the miso paste, soy sauce and honey and whisk together until smooth.
Add the instant ramen to the pot of water and cook for 1 minute or two until al dente.
Drain and add the cooked noodles to the miso butter.
Toss with a pair of tongs to coat the noodles in the sauce.
Garnish with chilli oil and sliced spring onions.

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5-minute Miso Noodles