Ramen

If I were to say ramen most people associate that with the sodium infused 10 cents a packet broke college student staple. That is not ramen. It is so delicious with a rich deep broth and everything just comes together in this beautiful way. The broth can take a long time to develop those perfect flavors but I think I have discovered a way to come in a quick second with this recipe. It looks like a lot of work but it honestly does not take that long to put together, If you are a meal planner I recommend marinating the egg overnight but it is not mandatory. If you do not like boiled eggs they can be replaced with a poached or fried egg as well. The real key to this recipe being a success is quality ingredients. Try making your own bone broth and the difference will be quite noticeable. The beef and beef broth can be replaced with chicken and chicken broth or the meat can be omitted completely. If there are ingredients you do not like they can be replaced with something else or left out. Be sure not to cook noodles with the broth otherwise it will affect the flavor.
Ramen Recipe;
Ingredients;

• 1 tbs sesame oil
• Chopped onion
• Minced garlic
• Minced ginger
• Chopped fennel or celery (I prefer fennel)
• 1 tbs chili garlic sauce
• 1/2 tbs fish sauce
• 1/2 c soy sauce
• 1/4 c rice vinegar
• sliced mushrooms
• Flank steak or carne asada
• 4 c bone or beef broth
• Bok choi or greens of your choice
• 1 package noodles such as udon or soba
• Toppings of your choice such as scallions, cilantro, lime or red chili flakes.

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Add the onion, mushrooms and fennel until they are soft. Add the garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds being careful not to burn them.
• Cook noodles according to package instructions.
• Add the broth and 1 cup of water, soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce and chili sauce. Stir together, bring to boil then reduce heat to a simmer. 
• While broth is simmering grill the steak to medium rare. When done slice very thin then add to the broth. 
• In the last 5 minutes of cooking add the box choi. 
• To serve place noodles in bowl then pour the broth over them. Place a ramen egg in the bowl and any toppings you choose.

Ramen Egg

• Soft boil as many eggs as you want to serve then immediately place in an ice bath for 20 minutes. 
• Whisk together 1/4 c soy sauce, 1/4 c rice vinegar and 1/2 c water. Place egg in the mixture making sure eggs are covered. Put in fridge overnight.