Ramen de miso

Ingredientes

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons minced or grated fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium shallot (minced)
• 1 hot chili pepper
• 1/4 cup white miso paste
• 8 cups low-sodium beef bone broth
• 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs*)
• 9 ounces ramen or soba noodles** (or two packages of seasoned ramen noodles; discard the seasoning pack)
• 4 large eggs
• Optional: thawed frozen spinach (corn, or other frozen vegetables)
• Chopped baby bok choy or fresh spinach
• Chopped green onions
• Corn kernels
• Bean sprouts
• Shredded cabbage
• Sesame seeds
• Grated daikon radish
• Japanese pickles

Preparación

1. 1

   Soften: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, shallot, and chili pepper, if using. Cook, stirring, until the shallot is softened, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook: Add the miso paste and cook, stirring, until it is slightly darkened, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Simmer: Slowly add the broth and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add the chicken and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and registers at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

4. 4

   Cook: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

5. 5

   Simmer: Soft-boil the eggs***: Fill a large bowl with water and ice to create an ice bath. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. With a slotted spoon, gently lower in the eggs and return to a high simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer (not a hard boil) and cook for 6 minutes. Immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath. Let chill for 2 minutes, then remove, peel, and slice in half.

6. 6

   Shred: When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a bowl. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding the skin and bones. Return the meat to the pot.

7. 7

   Heat: If using, add the frozen vegetables to the pot, stir, and let heat through for a few minutes.

8. 8

   Serve: To serve, divide the noodles between bowls. Ladle on the soup. Top with the soft-boiled eggs and any other desired toppings.