Gomoku Ramen

Ingredients

Nori seaweed

2 sheets, sliced

Eggs

4, soft-boiled

Green onions

4 stalks, sliced

Baby bok choy

4, halved

Carrot

1 large, julienned

Shiitake mushrooms

8, sliced

Chicken breast

2, shredded

Ginger

2 tablespoons, grated

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Mirin

1/4 cup

Soy sauce

1/2 cup

Chicken broth

8 cups

Ramen noodles

4 packs

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the ramen noodles as per the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté until they release their fragrant aroma, about 1 minute.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin to the pot, stirring well. Bring this mixture to a boil.
4. Lower the heat to a simmer and add the shredded chicken, sliced shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrot, and halved baby bok choy. Allow this to simmer for about 10 minutes, enough time for the flavors to meld together beautifully.
5. Portion the cooked ramen noodles into individual serving bowls.
6. Ladle the hot, flavorful broth and its accompaniments over the noodles.
7. For the finishing touch, garnish each bowl with a sprinkling of sliced green onions, a soft-boiled egg cut in half, and a few slices of nori seaweed.
8. Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy the authentic taste of Japanese comfort food in every slurp!