Chicken ramen

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Break down the chicken

   Break down the chicken, removing the breasts and setting them aside for later. Add the carcass and wings to a large pot with ginger, garlic, spring onion, dried shiitake mushrooms and peppercorns.

   Whole chickenGingerGarlicScallionShiitakeBlack pepperChicken breast
2. 02
   Step 2Simmer the broth

   Cover with water, bring to a gentle simmer and let that broth do its thing until rich and full of flavour.

   Water
3. 03
   Step 3Strain and season the broth

   Strain the broth, then season with white miso paste and soy sauce to taste. Keep it hot while you get everything else ready.

   Miso pasteSoy sauce
4. 04
   Step 4Soft boil the eggs

   Soft boil your eggs, then cool, peel and halve.

   Egg
5. 05
   Step 5Sear the chicken breast

   Season and sear the chicken breast until golden and cooked through, adding the bok choy and shiitake mushrooms to the pan towards the end. Let the chicken rest before slicing.

   Chicken breastBok choyShiitakeOil
6. 06
   Step 6Cook the noodles

   Cook your ramen noodles according to the packet instructions.

   Ramen noodles
7. 07
   Step 7Assemble the bowls

   Add the noodles to a bowl and ladle over plenty of that hot miso chicken broth. Top with the sliced chicken, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and egg.

   Ramen noodlesChicken breastBok choyShiitakeEgg
8. 08
   Step 8Finish with chilli oil

   Finish with spring onion greens and a good spoonful of chilli oil.

   ScallionChili oil