Chicken Ramen

Ingredients

• •8 cups chicken broth
• •1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
• •3 slices fresh ginger
• •3 cloves garlic, smashed
• •2 green onions, white parts smashed (greens reserved)
• •4 packs ramen noodles
• •4 eggs
• •1/4 cup soy sauce (divided)
• •2 tbsp mirin
• •1 tbsp sake
• •1 tsp sugar
• •1 tsp sesame oil
• •3 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Steps

1. 1.Soft-boil the eggs for 7 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking and cool completely.
2. 2.Peel the eggs, then combine 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce with the mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, simmer for 1 minute, and let cool. Submerge the peeled eggs in the cooled marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
3. 3.Simmer the chicken broth with the chicken thighs, ginger, garlic, and the smashed white parts of the green onions for 30-45 minutes until the broth is flavorful and the chicken is cooked through.
4. 4.Remove and slice the chicken, then strain the broth and stir in the remaining soy sauce and the sesame oil.
5. 5.Cook the ramen noodles separately according to package instructions.
6. 6.Divide the noodles among bowls and ladle the hot broth over them.