Authentic Clam Ramen

Ingredients

Nori seaweed

2 sheets, shredded

Soft-boiled eggs

2

Green onions

2, thinly sliced

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Ginger

1 inch piece, grated

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Chicken or vegetable broth

4 cups

Ramen noodles

2 packets

Fresh clams

1 pound

Instructions

1. Start by preparing your ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and set aside.
2. Simultaneously, in a separate large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until they release their fragrant aroma.
4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.
5. Carefully add the fresh clams into the simmering broth. Cook them until they open up, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Any clams that do not open should be discarded as they may not be safe to eat.
6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the open clams from the broth and set them aside. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove any impurities for a clear and clean flavor.
7. Return the strained broth to the pot and stir in the soy sauce. Bring the broth back to a simmer.
8. Divide the cooked ramen noodles into serving bowls. Pour the hot, flavorful broth over the noodles.
9. Top each bowl with the cooked clams, a generous sprinkle of sliced green onions, shredded nori seaweed, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg.
10. Serve your clam ramen piping hot and enjoy its authentic Japanese flavors. Itadakimasu!