Black
Sesame Ramen
黑芝麻拉面

Ingredients (2 servings)
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- 2 portions of Ramen noodles
- 2 eggs
- 200g minced chicken
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soya sauce
- Dash of white pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 60g black fungus (presoaked)
- 120g bean sprouts
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Soup base :
- 120ml soya milk
- 500ml chicken broth
- 2 tbsp black sesame paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
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Garnish :
- 1 leek stalk, thinly sliced
- 120g sweet corn
- 100g preserved bamboo shoots
- White/black sesame seeds (optional)
Cooking Step
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In a pot of boiling water (~1L), cook ramen for 50 seconds. Remove from water and set aside.
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Using the same pot of boiling water, cook eggs for 6 mins. Immediately drain and put in an ice bath.
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Marinate minced chicken with sesame oil, soya sauce, white pepper, minced garlic and shallots. Set aside.
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In a medium/large pot, add soya milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add black sesame paste, vinegar, soya sauce, sugar and salt.
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Add marinated chicken, black fungus and bean sprouts into boiling pot of soup. Simmer for 10-15 mins.
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Portion noodles into a serving bowl, pour soup over.
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Cut soft boiled eggs into half and place on top of ramen (1 egg per bowl)
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Garnish with leek, sweet corn and bamboo shoots.
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Serve immediately.

