Spicy Beef Ramen – Japan

Serves 8

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup carrot & leek, ½” dice
½ tbsp garlic, minced
½ tbsp ginger, minced
8 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tamari
pinch of crushed red & black pepper
8 oz flank steak, cooked, sliced on bias
5 oz ramen noodles, cooked
½ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced, sautéed
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
¼ cup radish, sliced
¼ cup scallions, sliced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup peanuts, chopped
8 lime wedges

Procedure:

1. Sauté the leeks & carrots until they begin to soften.
2. Add garlic & ginger; cook another 2-3 min, until fragrant.
3. Stir in the beef broth, tamari, red pepper, & black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil & simmer for 20 min.
5. Strain broth, discard solids.
6. Add ramen noodles to the broth & simmer for about 3 min.
7. Place the cooked noodles in a bowl & ladle warm broth on top.
8. Add steak & remaining ingredients to the bowl or serve on the side.

Note:
*Get creative with garnishes; sautéed bok choy, fresh spinach, spicy peppers, etc.