Homemade Chicken Ramen Bowl

I have fond memories of eating ramen noodles in my early twenties... you know... the really cheap ones that were four for a dollar in the grocery store. To a single person, college student, or someone with minimal cooking skills, ramen noodles belonged in their own food group. As I became older and had to become more conscientious of what kinds of foods I was putting in my body, I quickly learned that the cheap ramen wasn't that great for you... go figure. When my husband and I were dating he would often cook for me and even though now we're married and I'm the main cook in the family, he still occasionally surprises me and makes a delicious meal for us. One of his latest and greatest creations (so far until he one-ups himself) is homemade chicken ramen. He found the original recipe here, but adapted the recipe for his liking. The recipe is in printout form below. 

My husband took a basic, cheap food and turned it into a delicious, power-house of nutrition. This recipe is a great alternative to regular chicken noodle soup (which I still love by the way) with it's fresh cilantro, bok choy, and savory flavors. One way to ensure this turns out great is to use bone broth. Bone broth has a much richer flavor and really compliments the other ingredients really well. 

Another key ingredient is the eggs. Using the most fresh eggs pairs very well with the noodles and the broth. If possible find a local farm that sells fresh eggs, but make sure they are feeding the chickens non-GMO feed. If that's not possible then the next bet is organic, grass-fed from your local grocery store. 

 

Where you can have a lot of fun with this recipe is with the toppings. Fresh mushrooms are tasty on top along with bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and for those with a spicy palate, add sriracha for an extra kick. 

To watch a video tutorial click the video below.

Yield: 4 ServingsAuthor: Greeting Tree Farm

Homemade Chicken Ramen Bowl

So refreshing and delicious... a great alternative to the traditional chicken noodle soup. This is a great recipe for company and kids love it too!

prep time: 20 minscook time: 40 minstotal time: 60 mins

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried, ground ginger (optional)
• 1/ 2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce 
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 Quart (4 cups) bone broth or good quality chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded. 
• 1 small bok choy, sliced lengthwise
• 3 (3 ounce) packages dried ramen noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 free-range, organic eggs
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)

Toppings

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
• Sriracha
• fresh mushrooms, sliced

instructions

1. In a large stock pot, on medium-high heat, add onion and saute until it starts to soften,  about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook another minute. 
2. Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, fish sauce, and sriracha sauce,  and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes. 
3. Add cooked chicken and bok choy; simmer gently until bok choy is tender, about 2-5 minutes. 
4. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add ramen noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, yet firm, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and drizzle with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. 
5. While noodles are cooking, fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs and bring to a boil. Once water reaches a roaring boil, gently lower eggs into the boiling water and cook until yolks are just set, about 7-8 minutes. 
6. Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Once eggs are finished boiling remove them from the pot and gently lower them into the ice water. Let sit about 3 minutes. Drain eggs, peel away the shells, discard shells, and slice eggs in half. 
7. Divide ramen between 4 bowls and ladle hot broth over noodles into the bowls. Top each bowl with assorted toppings such as green onions, cilantro, eggs,  mushrooms, and sprouts. For optional extra heat, drizzle sriracha on top. 

http://www.greetingtreefarm.com/2018/12/homemade-chicken-ramen-bowl.html

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263054/chicken-ramen-bowl/

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