By Wendy Stoltz and Gusti Ayu Wahyuni Mertawati / Last Modified On March 14, 2023

In 30 minutes, you'll be enjoying your tasty gluten-free ramen. Packed with vegetables and full of flavor, this dish will delight your taste buds.  Change it up with your favorite protein and vegetables and you have meal prep covered for the week ahead.

I really love the versatility of ramen. Did you know there are over 100 variations of ramen to make? So, your options are endless.

Here's some other must-try recipes. First up the smooth savory sauce, loaded with tender mushrooms, onions, and spices make this gluten-free vegan mushroom stroganoff a favorite. In the mood for some gluten-free pasta? Get your 3 ingredients ready for this super easy gluten-free pasta recipe. Lastly, try this recipe for gluten-free chicken noodle soup that uses everyday ingredients.

GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN RECIPE

Ramen is well known Japanese noodle soup. Ramen is made up of broth, noodles, and toppings. Vegetables you can expect to find in ramen are scallions, onions, carrots, Bok choy and bean sprouts. Toppings vary so much but can be anything from vegetables, eggs, and some sort of seafood or protein. 

Read on for tips, some brands if you need gluten-free ramen options and variations you can make to this gf ramen recipe.

WHY YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN

Quick 30-minute meal - If you're looking for a nutritious meal that's done in less than 30 minutes, this is it.

Meal prep - If you love meal prep, this gf ramen is the ideal meal or lunch. You can prep it partially or fully and enjoy it for lunches the entire week.  

Change it up - You can change up this dish with different protein and vegetable options. 

INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN

Gluten-free egg noodles - Use 2 portions of fresh gluten-free egg noodles (or you can use packaged gluten-free noodles). You can also use rice, kelp, soba, shirataki, gluten-free spaghetti, or glass noodles. 

FOR THE RAMEN SOUP:

Oil - Use 1 tbsp olive oil and sesame oil. If you don't have sesame oil, you can use olive oil instead. 

Garlic - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced.

Ginger - ½ tsp grated ginger.

Mushrooms - 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced.

Broth - 4 cups chicken broth.

Tamari sauce - Make sure your tamari sauce is gluten-free, or use gluten-free soy sauce. 

Seasoning - Salt and pepper, adjust according to your taste.

Scallion - 1 scallion, sliced.

FOR THE TOPPING: 

Egg - 2 soft-boiled eggs. You can omit this. 

Bok choy - 2 heads Bok choy boiled.

Carrot - Cut into strips. If you're not a fan, you can use daikon radish.

Nori - Toasted nori, cut into strips. This is dried seaweed.

Scallion - Slice the scallion thinly.

Chili - Chili flakes for flavor.

Sesame seeds - Black sesame seeds for a bold nutty taste.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THIS GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN

Slotted spoon - I like this stainless steel slotted spoon, but you can use a plastic one too.

Frying pan - I like a frying pan that's dishwasher safe.

If you have any questions about making gluten-free ramen, please leave a comment, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN

1. Prepare boiling water, add some salt, and place the two portions of gluten-free noodles. Boil for 4-5 minutes.
2. Drain and put into 2 bowls.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium to low heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant then add grated ginger and quartered mushroom.
4. After the mushroom gets wilted, add 4 cups of chicken broth, and let them boil.
5. Add the tamari sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and scallion. And let them boil for another 5 minutes.
6. Test the taste. You can add more salt and pepper according to your liking.
7. Using a slotted spoon, take out the mushroom from the ramen soup.
8. Pour the ramen soup over the cooked noodles and add sliced mushroom from the ramen soup and all the toppings to it. Your homemade gluten-free ramen is ready to enjoy.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions in gluten-free ramen, please see the complete recipe below.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN

Don't overcook the ramen noodles - GF ramen noodles will go mushy if overcooked. 

Use a decent quality broth - Use a decent quality broth as it forms the basis of the dish's flavor profile.

Toppings - Add red curry paste, sour cream, or miso paste for extra flavor.

IS JAPANESE RAMEN GLUTEN-FREE?

No, the noodles were made from wheat products and the broth had soya sauce which also has gluten in it. But this recipe contains gluten-free products. Always consult the ingredient list on the product you are purchasing.

HOW DO I STORE GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN?

You can store your GF ramen in an airtight container in the fridge. I would suggest for no more than 2 days. 

CAN I FREEZE GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN?

You can, but I prefer only freezing the broth. I usually make the toppings and noodles fresh.

CAN YOU MAKE GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, gluten-free ramen is a great meal prep dish. Make the broth and add the GF noodles when you're ready to eat it. Alternatively, make the entire recipe and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. I prefer storing the broth and noodles separately. 

CAN YOU BUY GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN NOODLES?

Yes, you can. All you need to do is check the packaging details for any traces of wheat. View some suggestions below. 

WHAT BRANDS MAKE GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN?

Here's some gluten-free ramen brands:

Gluten-free ramen noodles:

• Lotus Foods Organic Ramen Noodles-Millet & Brown-10 oz

Ready-made options:

• Lotus Foods Red Miso Rice Ramen Noodle Soup Cup, 2 OZ
• Dr. McDougall’s Rice Noodle Gluten Free Soup Sesame Chicken

IS THE SEASONING PACKET IN RAMEN GLUTEN-FREE?

Usually not. It does contain wheat as soy sauce is usually one of the ingredients added. 

WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE IN GF RAMEN?

Egg-free - Don't add in the boiled eggs.

Vegan - Use vegan broth and omit the eggs.

Dairy-free - This dish is naturally dairy-free.

CAN I ADD PROTEIN TO GLUTEN-FREE RAMEN NOODLE SOUP?

Yes, you can choose from tofu, chicken, hard boiled eggs, shrimp, salmon, and beans.

 Did you make this gluten-free ramen recipe? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what you thought.

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