Grown-Up, Really Craveable Ramen
This satisfying ramen will fulfill your deepest cravings. Don’t skip the eggs – the flavorful, soy-soaked whites and jammy yolks are the best part! You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or any stock you like for your perfect ramen recipe.
Meal Type Main Dish, Soup
Good For Fall, Winter
For the soy eggs: (Make ahead so they can marinate for at least 8 hours):
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup (60 mL) dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60 mL) water
- 2 tablespoons mirin
For the ramen:
- 6 cups (1 ½ liters) Rich, Delicious, and Worth It Chicken Stock or Flavorful, Umami Vegetable Stock
- 2 tablespoons (30g) sesame oil
- 8 oz (225g) shiitake mushrooms, sliced (stems removed and discarded)
- 2 tablespoons (12g) ginger, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 baby bok choy, halved
- 12 ounces (340g) dry ramen noodles (such as Hime brand)
- 1 cup (60g) finely sliced green onions
- 6 soy eggs, cut in half horizontally
Step 2
While the eggs are cooking, mix the soy sauce, water, and mirin in a quart-size freezer bag set into a small bowl to avoid spills. Next, prepare an ice bath in a medium bowl.
Once the eggs have finished cooking, place them directly into the ice bath. Shock for 2-4 minutes, then peel and add to the freezer bag, squeezing out air. Marinate for at least 8 hours before using—ideally overnight, and up to 3 days.
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the bok choy and cook for 5 minutes more, or until the bok choy has begun to wilt but is still firm. Remove the ginger and garlic with a slotted spoon.