Noodle bowl

A noodle bowl is a type of dish that is made up of noodles in a broth. The broth can be either clear or opaque, and is usually seasoned with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Noodle bowls are often garnished with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

The origin of the noodle bowl is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in Asia. Noodle bowls were likely created as a way to stretch out a small amount of noodles to feed more people.

Noodle bowls became popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, when Chinese immigrants began opening restaurants. Noodle bowls were seen as a cheap and easy meal, and were often served as an appetizer or side dish.

Advice

When making a noodle bowl, the most important thing to keep in mind is to keep the proportions balanced. Start with a handful of noodles and add protein and vegetables of your choice. When seasoning the bowl, make sure to use flavorful ingredients such as garlic, ginger, and chili peppers to give the dish a nice kick. Finally, don't forget to add a sauce of your choice to add more flavor and texture. With the right balance of ingredients, you can make a delicious noodle bowl that everyone will love.

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Recipes

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Mushroom Udon Noodle Bowl

  • SOUP
  • shichimi togarashi
  • leek
  • tofu
  • udon noodle
  • ginger
  • red
  • sesame oil
  • mirin
  • bok choy
  • butter
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • shiitake mushroom
  • BROTH
  • shiitake mushrooms trimming
  • salt
  • ginger chunk
  • shiitake mushroom
  • seaweed
  • garlic
  • green onion
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Vegetarian Vietnamese Noodle Bowl (Vegan)

  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • water
  • rice vinegar
  • cucumber
  • red birdseye chilli
  • lemongrass
  • bean sprout
  • brown sugar
  • lime juice
  • sugar
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • rice noodle
  • lettuce
  • light soy sauce
  • lime juice
  • tofu
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • chili
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Udon Noodle Bowl with Tofu

  • water
  • lemon
  • maple syrup
  • tamari sauce
  • sesame oil
  • vegetable oil
  • white miso
  • ginger
  • sriracha
  • udon noodle
  • cilantro
  • bell pepper
  • firm tofu
  • carrot
  • persian
  • green onion
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Brothy Noodle Bowl with Mushrooms and Chiles

  • DASHI
  • salt
  • white miso paste
  • ginger
  • chile de árbol
  • kombu
  • turmeric
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • shiitake mushroom
  • NOODLES AND ASSEMBLY
  • salt
  • sesame seed
  • herb
  • garlic
  • fermented vegetable
  • olive oil
  • radish
  • rice vermicelli noodle
  • shiitake mushroom
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Comforting Curry Noodle Bowls

  • shrimp
  • carrot
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • ginger
  • vegetable
  • olive oil
  • coconut milk
  • thai red curry paste
  • garlic
  • rice noodle
  • salt
  • red thai chile
  • cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
soy sauce
ginger
green onion
salt
sesame oil
carrot
olive oil
shiitake mushroom
rice vinegar
cilantro
water
brown sugar
honey
lime juice
sesame seed
fish sauce
bell pepper
tofu
bok choy
vegetable oil
kombu
sweet potato
lemongrass
coconut milk
thai red curry paste
rice noodle
mint
leek
udon noodle
mirin
japanese soba noodle
green bean
soba noodle
mushroom
peanut butter
peanut
cucumber
sugar
goat cheese
sriracha
cabbage
lime
onion
shichimi togarashi
shiitake mushrooms trimming
ginger chunk
red
seaweed
butter
spinach
salmon without skin
kombu stock
asian shallot
scallion shallot
sirloin beef steak
peanut oil
soba
enoki mushroom
sugar snap pea
chili paste
chicken
caught salmon
smoked trout
rice wine
black sesame seed
broccoli
japanese soba
ground chicken
mango
persian cucumber
sweet thai chili sauce
chicken broth
beef skirt steak
spaghetti squash
red birdseye chilli
bean sprout
lettuce
light soy sauce
chili
curry powder
jalapeño
ears corn
peach
zucchini
lemon
maple syrup
tamari sauce
white miso
firm tofu
persian
grain white rice
flank steak
mayonnaise
barbecue sauce
red pepper flake
oyster sauce
sriracha hot sauce
cherry tomato
basil
hot chili sesame oil
rounded white miso
summer squash
chicken breast
honey peanut
red cabbage
ramen noodle
herb
white miso paste
chile de árbol
turmeric
fermented vegetable
radish
rice vermicelli noodle
harissa
everything bagel seasoning
watermelon radish
tatsoi
range egg
pickle
mushroom stock
capellini pasta
pumpkin
pork loin
sage
wheat linguine
blue cheese
black pepper
chili garlic sauce
rice vermicelli
rice wine vinegar
shrimp
vegetable
red thai chile
tofu crumble
garlic chili sauce
escarole
pickled scallion

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • carrot
  • green onion
  • ginger

Staple Ingredients

  • soy sauce 65%
  • garlic 60%
  • ginger 55%

Common Ingredients

  • sesame oil 40%

Usual Ingredients

  • carrot 35%
  • green onion 35%
  • olive oil 35%
  • salt 35%
  • rice vinegar 30%

Rarey Ingredients

  • cilantro 25%
  • shiitake mushroom 25%
  • water 25%