Roasted Turkey Ramen with Shiitake Mushrooms
Roasted Turkey Ramen with Shiitake Mushrooms is a comforting and hearty dish combining the savory flavors of leftover roasted turkey with earthy shiitake mushrooms in a rich, umami-packed ramen broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy weekends, this recipe offers a warm, nourishing bowl that is easy to customize and packed with protein and antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free (use gluten free soy sauce and noodles)
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups shredded or chopped roasted turkey (preferably leftover)
Mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or ½ cup dried rehydrated)
Noodles
- 200g fresh or dried ramen noodles
Broth and Seasonings
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (plus a splash for cooking mushrooms and finishing)
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes, soft-boiled egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken or turkey broth in a pot over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and ginger, stirring well to release their fragrant aromas. Let the broth simmer gently to deeply infuse the flavors.
- Cook the Shiitake Mushrooms: In a small pan, sauté the sliced shiitake mushrooms with a little sesame oil until tender and aromatic. Add a splash of soy sauce to season the mushrooms, then transfer them into the simmering broth.
- Add the Turkey: Stir the shredded roasted turkey into the broth and mushrooms. Warm through gently to soak up the savory broth flavors without overcooking the turkey.
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: In a separate pot, cook ramen noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and rinse briefly under warm water to remove excess starch and prevent sogginess.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot turkey and mushroom broth over the noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve immediately while warm and comforting.
Notes
- Use homemade broth if possible for best depth and richness.
- Don’t overcook noodles; keep them slightly firm for best texture.
- If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak in warm water beforehand to enhance flavor.
- Add ingredients in stages to layer and develop flavors fully.
- Adjust seasoning at the end by tasting and adding soy sauce or salt as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: roasted turkey ramen, shiitake mushrooms, comfort food, leftovers recipe, savory ramen, easy ramen, hearty soup
