Miso Ramen Soup

Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: www.justonecookbook.com
Category: Soup

Ingredients
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 whole Ginger (grated, 1-inch piece)
1 whole Shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds (toasted)
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1⁄4 pound Ground Pork
1 teaspoon Spicy Bean Paste
3 tablespoons Miso Paste
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Sake
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Salt
1⁄4 teaspoon White Pepper
12 ounces Ramen Noodles
1 whole Green Onion (sliced)
4 ounces Bean Sprouts (blanched)
1 whole Seaweed Sheet (cut into quarters)

Directions
  1. Using a motar and pestle grind sesame seeds, leaving some whole. Set aside.
  2. In a medium pot heat sesame oil over medium-low heat and add the garlic, ginger, and shallot. With a spatula, stir-fry until fragrant. Add the meat and increase heat to medium. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
  3. Add the spicy bean paste and miso, quickly mix with the meat. Add the sesame seeds and sugar then mix well. Add sake and chicken broth then bring to a simmer. Taste the broth to see if it needs additional salt and/or white pepper. Cover the soup and keep on low while you make ramen.
  4. Cook ramen in a separate pot according to package directions. Immediately divide into 4 bowls, top with green onions, bean sprouts, seaweed, and anything else.