Paleo & Keto Ramen (with shirataki noodles!)

Ingredients

• 2 packages shirataki noodles
• 1 lb boneless sirloin steak (sliced into thin strips 2-3 inches wide, on the bias)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced or ran through a press)
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons tamari (or 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 6 cups beef bone broth (chicken or pork work great too)
• 1 oz shitake mushrooms (or bean sprouts)
• 4 soft boiled eggs
• 3 scallions (sliced (or parsley, if all else fails))
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the shirataki noodles: I think best to follow manufacturer’s instructions (albeit rinse for a little longer until the konjac plant aroma goes away). So it’s easy peasy: drain the noodles, rinse well in cold water, place in boiling water for two minutes, then dry the noodles in a non-oiled pan over medium heat. Set aside.

2. 2

   Prepare your meat: you can either do as I did and cook the thinly sliced strips of beef in the broth at the end, or melt a little butter in a skillet (or Dutch oven) over medium heat and cook the steak itself (or chicken breast) and slice after. Either work great, it's your choice. Also if you're using fresh mushrooms (rather than dried), go ahead and sautée them in the skillet after cooking your meat. Set aside while you prepare the broth.

3. 3

   Make the ramen broth: heat up the sesame oil in a dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add in garlic, ginger and sautée briefly until it just starts to brown. Add in the tamari, vinegar and fish sauce and simmer for a minute or so. Add the broth and dried mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and feel free to add a little salt if need be (will depend on your broth itself!). If cooking your beef in the broth, you want to do so now: dip the thin strips in the broth until nice and brown. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Assemble your ramen by adding in your shirataki noodles and simmer for a couple more minutes. Divide among four bowls, top with your beef, mushrooms (or fresh bean sprouts), soft boiled eggs and scallions. Enjoy right away!