Noodlepedia
A glossary of both familiar and lesser-known Asian ingredients and terms.
Mushroom Soup Base
A rich, umami-packed concentrate made from mushrooms, soy sauce, and seasonings. Adds deep flavor to soups, stews, and sauces.
Pro Tip: Add a spoonful to rice or risotto as it cooks for extra depth and richness.
How to Use It:
- Add to hot water for instant soup
- Boost stir-fries or hot pot broths
- Mix into gravy or noodle sauces
1. Creamy Mushroom Soup Ramen
Vibe: Comfort food dream. It’s like creamy mushroom soup met Japanese ramen and they decided to move in together.
🛒 Ingredients:
1–2 tbsp mushroom soup base (adjust to taste)
2 cups water or broth
1 pack ramen noodles (instant or fresh)
1/4 cup milk, oat milk, or cream (optional for richness)
Toppings: sautéed mushrooms, soft-boiled egg, scallions, chili oil, nori
👩🍳 Instructions:
In a pot, bring water to a simmer and stir in the mushroom soup base.
Add milk or cream if using, and taste—adjust base for saltiness and depth.
Add noodles and cook until tender.
Pour into a bowl and top with whatever you love—mushrooms, egg, scallions, chili crisp.
🍄 Why it slaps: It’s fast, earthy, and the mushroom base turns basic noodles into a cozy, luxe experience.
2. Mushroom Fried Rice with Garlic & Greens
Vibe: Simple, hearty, and super flavorful. That mushroom base gives deep umami without needing meat.
🛒 Ingredients:
2 cups cold cooked rice
1 tbsp mushroom soup base
1 cup chopped greens (spinach, kale, bok choy)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg (optional)
1 tbsp soy sauce
Oil for cooking
Optional: scallions, chili flakes, sesame seeds
👩🍳 Instructions:
Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add greens and stir-fry until wilted. Push to the side and scramble the egg (if using).
Add rice and break it up. Stir in mushroom base and soy sauce.
Fry everything together until hot and slightly crispy on the bottom.
Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes.
🔥 Why it works: That mushroom base adds serious savory depth—like fried rice but smarter, sexier, and full of flavor.