Enhanced Oyster Ramen

Ingredients

Chicken or vegetable broth

4 cups

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Mirin

2 tablespoons

Ramen noodles

2 servings (about 4 oz)

Fresh oysters

12, shucked

Green onions

2, sliced

Seaweed sheets

2, shredded

Chili oil

1 tablespoon (to taste)

Sesame oil

1 teaspoon

Soft-boiled eggs

2, halved (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the soy sauce and mirin, allowing the flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the ramen noodles to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 3-4 minutes until al dente.
4. While the noodles are cooking, carefully shuck the oysters and set them aside, ensuring to reserve any juices.
5. Once the noodles are cooked, divide them evenly into two serving bowls.
6. Add the oysters to the hot broth and let them cook for about 1 minute, just until they are heated through.
7. Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the oysters from the broth and place them on top of the noodles in the bowls.
8. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and oysters, filling the bowls generously.
9. Garnish with sliced green onions, shredded seaweed sheets, a drizzle of sesame oil, and chili oil to your taste. For an extra touch, add soft-boiled eggs on top.
10. Serve hot, savoring each bite of this luxurious yet comforting dish.