A recipe to build, create, and reinvent – every time.
IIcreated Soul Ramen while teaching at Saint Paul College, experimenting with Global Soul Fusion dishes. The original version featured rich, flavorful broth, sweet potato-infused ramen noodles, roasted sweet potatoes, collard greens, char siu pork, and soft-boiled eggs. It was all about technique, depth, and soul.
Broth Base (Start Here)
Nood les / Base Options
• Example: Spaghetti Squash, Rice Noodles, Soba Noodles, etc.
Toppings (P ick 3-4)
• H ighlight versati lity: Roasted Vegetables, Stewed Greens, Char S iu Mushrooms, etc.
• Garnishes (Add for Flavor & Texture)
• Example: Green Onions, Chili Garlic Sauce, Sesame Seeds.
Directions
T ip: Mix and match elements to create new combinations.
4 servings
I n g r e d i e n t s
1 T b s p c o o k i n g o i l
1 m e d i u m ye l l ow o n i o n , c o a r s e l y c h o p p e d
5 c l ove s g a r l i c, r o u g h l y c h o p p e d
1 3 - i n c h p i e c e g i n g e r, p e e l e d a n d m i n c e d
2 r o m a to m a to e s, d i c e d
2 T b s p d r y s a ke o r r i c e v i n e g a r
6 c u p s ve g e t a b l e s to c k
4 oz d r i e d s h i i t a ke m u s h r o o m s
2 T b s p t a m a r i o r s oy s a u c e ( p l u s m o r e to t a s te )
1 T b s p m i s o p a s te
1 t s p s e s a m e o i l
4 p a c k s r a m e n n o o d l e s ( d i s c a r d s e a s o n i n g
p a c ke t s ) , s p a g h e t t i s q u a s h
To p p i n g s :
Ro a s te d Swe e t Po t a to e s
S te we d Co l l a r d Gr e e n s & B o k C h oy
C h a r S i u Mu s h r o o m s
G a r n i s h :
1 / 2 c u p c h o p p e d g r e e n o n i o n
C h i l i g a r l i c s a u c e
Ingredients:
2lbssweetpotatoes, peeled+cubed
2Tbspcookingoil
¾tspkosherorseasalt
Instructions: Tosswithoil+salt. Spreadonabakingsheet. Roastat425°Ffor27–35 min,flipping every 10 untiltender+caramelized.
Ingredients
3largemushrooms (scored)
1Tbspcookingoil
3garliccloves,minced
1"ginger,minced
½Tbspspicychilipaste
2Tbspsoysauce
¼cupwater 1Tbspricewine
1Tbspsugar
1bayleaf
½tspfive-spice
½tsptoasted sesameoil
Instructions: Sauté garlic + ginger in oil. 1. Add chili paste, cook 2 min. 2. Add mushrooms + brown. 3. Pour in sauce, bay leaf + five-spice. 4. Cover + simmer 15 min. 5. Uncover + reduce sauce. 6. Finish with sesame oil. 7.
Ingredients:
3 bunches greens (collards, bok choy, etc.), chopped Water + 1 Tbsp kosher salt
2–3 oz cooking oil
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, diced
Instructions:
1. Sauté onion in oil, then garlic.
3.
Boil greens in salted water 60 min.
2. Add tomatoes + bay leaves, simmer 20 min.
4–6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 pinches oregano
Salt + pepper to taste
Hot sauce to taste
Olive oil to finish
4. Drain greens, add tomato mix.
5. Season with oregano, hot sauce, salt + pepper.
6. Simmer 20–30 more min.
7. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
Start with your base: ramen noodles, spaghetti squash, or soba.
Pour in that rich, simmered broth—it’s the soul of the dish.
Top it off with your favorite toppings: greens, mushrooms, sweet potatoes.
Garnish with green onion and a dollop of chili garlic sauce.
Don’t be shy—this bowl is your canvas. Add tofu, sprinkle sesame seeds, swirl in miso butter. Get creative, taste everything, and trust yourself in the kitchen.
