Hot And Sour Ramen With Tofu Shiitakes And Spinach Food

HOT AND SOUR RAMEN WITH TOFU, SHIITAKES, AND SPINACH

Steps:

• While the tofu browns, slice the shiitakes. While the shiitakes brown, prep the garlic and ginger.
• SAUTÉ TOFU: Pat tofu dry with paper towels and toss with 2 teaspoons of soy sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Lightly brown tofu on several sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer tofu to clean bowl.
• SAUTÉ MUSHROOMS AND AROMATICS: Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and return to medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili sauce, garlic, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• SIMMER RAMEN: Stir in broth. Break bricks of ramen into small hunks and add to skillet. Bring to simmer and cook, tossing ramen constantly with tongs to separate, until ramen is just tender but there is still liquid in pan, about 2 minutes.
• . THICKEN SAUCE AND FINISH: Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir in spinach, one handful at a time, until spinach is wilted and sauce is thickened. Stir in tofu and serve.

RAMEN HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• Put 2 cups of warm water in saucepan. Add Ramen Noodles and Mushrooms. Bring to boil.
• Add Rice Vinegar and Chili Sauce, cook till noodles are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Turn heat down to medium.
• Add the sliced meat if desired. You can use beef, pork, or uncooked small shrimp.
• Very slowly drizzle in the beaten egg so that it kinda forms a solid mass on top of the soup. Once the egg is kinda solid, stir the soup, incorporating the egg.
• Pour into bowl and sprinkle sliced onion on top.
• ******Note, Adjust the Vinegar and the Chili Sauce according to your taste.