Teresa's Recipes
Enhanced Sansai Ramen
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Enhanced Sansai Ramen, a traditional Japanese noodle soup that celebrates the bounty of wild mountain vegetables. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a nourishing remedy for the soul. Each slurp of the rich, umami-packed broth, combined with the earthy notes of sansai vegetables like bracken fern and wild mushrooms, will transport you to the serene landscapes of Japan. Enjoy this comforting bowl of ramen that embodies the spirit of nature and the art of Japanese cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 piece (about 10 inches) Kombu (dried kelp)
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- to taste Salt
- 2 servings (about 200g) Ramen noodles
- 1 cup, blanched Sansai vegetables (e.g., bracken fern, bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms)
- 2, sliced Green onions
- 2 sheets, cut into strips Nori (seaweed)
- 2, for garnish Soft-boiled eggs
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Sugar: 3g
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water with the dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu. Let it soak for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
- After soaking, bring the pot to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to extract the flavors and create a rich broth.
- Carefully remove the shiitake mushrooms and kombu from the broth, discarding the kombu and slicing the mushrooms for later use if desired.
- Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, and salt into the broth, adjusting the salt to taste. Keep the broth warm on low heat.
- In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Blanch the sansai vegetables in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
- To serve, divide the cooked ramen noodles into bowls and top with the blanched sansai vegetables.
- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and vegetables.
- Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, soft-boiled eggs, and strips of nori.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this traditional Japanese dish!