Miso Ramen Soup

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     Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ tsp ginger (grated)
• 1 shallot
• 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ¼ lb ground pork (use chopped mushrooms for vegan/vegetarian)
• 1 tsp doubanjiang (optional)
• 3 Tbsp miso (most types will work except Saikyo and Hatcho varieties)
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp sake
• 4 cups chicken stock/broth (use vegetable stock for vegan/vegetarian)
• 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (to taste)
• ¼ tsp white pepper powder

Instructions

1. Preheat a medium pot over medium-low heat. When it‘s hot, add 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil. Then, add the garlic, ginger, and shallot.With a wooden spatula, stir-fry until fragrant
2. Add ¼ lb ground pork and increase the heat to medium. Cook the meat until it‘s no longer pink
3. Add 1 tsp doubanjiang (spicy chili bean paste) and 3 Tbsp miso. Quickly blend well with the meat before they get burnt.
4. Add the ground sesame seeds and 1 Tbsp sugar and mix well.
5. Add 1 Tbsp sake and 4 cups chicken stock/broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Taste your soup and add  ¼ tsp white pepper powder.
7. Your soup broth is now done. Cover with the lid and keep the soup broth simmering while you cook the noodles.