Fall officially begins next Saturday, but at home in Colorado, now is our fall. The days are cooler, the nights are pretty chilly, and our leaves have begun to change to shades of light yellow. Even here in New York, there are trees scattered throughout the city with yellow leaves, it’s so pretty. With cooler days here, or at least cooler nights here, I love the idea of noodles in a steamy, simmering broth. It’s cozy, warming, and healthy, but not super heavy. A really great balance. With this recipe, I knew I wanted to add in some butternut squash for an autumn touch. I love using squash in the fall!
Here are the details
Step 1: make the broth I like to start with the ginger broth to give it time to simmer and for all the squash to properly cook. The key is to first caramelize the shallots. They add so much flavor and make the broth feel rich and indulgent. Then I mix in the cubes of butternut squash. I prefer to buy my butternut squash whole, and then chop it. But if that requires a bit too much of your time, you can easily use pre-cut cubes of butternut squash from the store. I will say, it’s a very convenient option if you’re busy or don’t love to chop. Let the broth simmer while you cook the chicken. Step 2: the chicken It’s a little crispy, a little spicy, but simple. Toss it up with some arrowroot or cornstarch to help with the crispiness. Then cook it up with Thai red curry paste and a splash of fish sauce. You can certainly use tamari or soy sauce too, but I love fish sauce. And for the chili crisp butter, make sure to use a high-quality grass-fed butter for best flavor. I love Straus Organic European butter. Then just cook the garlic and chili flakes in the butter until golden and crisp. Step 3: serve and enjoy To serve, I like to arrange the noodles in low bowls. Then spoon the steaming broth over and top with chili crisp sauce. Then add fresh green onions for a nice pop of color and flavor at the end. That’s it, enjoy immediately! This takes less than an hour to make and it’s not only delicious but fun! A great recipe to transition into cozy fall days. Looking for other fall weeknight dinners? Here are my favorites: French Onion Dumplings Sheet Pan Sticky Pomegranate Chicken and Honey Roasted Squash Sheet Pan Sticky Ginger Sesame Chicken and Crispy Brussels Sprouts Spicy Ginger Sesame Crusted Salmon Bowls 30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen Dan Dan Noodles 30 Minute Caramelized Shallot Beef Ramen Noodles Chili Crisp Butternut Squash Dumplings in Ginger Soy Broth Lastly, if you make these Chili Crisp Chicken Ramen in Ginger Soy Broth, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
