Spicy Miso Ramen (serves 4)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 strips of thick cut bacon chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon to substitute for the bacon)

• 6 cloves of garlic (grated)

• 2 medium shallots chopped

• 1” ginger sliced thin

• 1/2- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

• 8 cups of broth (chicken or veg.)

• 3/4 cups of coconut milk

• 1/4 cup of soy

• 1/4 cup of miso

• 2-4 tablespoons of chili paste

• Note: This is recipe is for the soup, you can add whatever else you want (ex: Assorted vegetables, protein, eggs, etc.)

DIRECTIONS

• Cook bacon (or not, if you’re using the smoked paprika) until crisp in a pan

• Then, add the the garlic, shallots, and pepper flakes into the pan with the bacon

• Cook until it is caramelized

• Add the broth, coconut milk, soy sauce

• Whisk together,making sure that the garlic, shallots and pepper flakes are not at the bottom

• Once you have done that, add the chili paste and miso and mix it in

• Let it simmer for ten minutes

• Once you’ve simmered the broth turn off the heat

• Add ramen and any extra vegetables you want

• Let it sit for 5-10 min til the ramen softens

• Dish into bowls and enjoy your meal!