Japanese Salmon Ramen Food

JAPANESE SALMON RAMEN

Steps:

• Season salmon with salt and pepper. Transfer to a ziploc bag. Add teriyaki marinade; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 4.
• Make the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, chili sauce, fish sauce and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water to stop cooking. Set aside.
• Remove salmon from marinade and rub with oil; reserve marinade. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until hot. Add salmon; cook, flipping once, until dark brown, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Add about half of the reserved marinade during last minute of cooking, flip salmon to coat. Transfer to a plate. Let stand 5 minutes then flake into large chunks.
• Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in boullion powder and white parts of the scallion. Reduce to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes. Set aside.
• To serve, divide noodles among 6 serving bowls; ladle some broth over noodles. Divide salmon and spinach among bowls. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with sesame seeds and greens of scallions. Serve immediately.

JAPANESE RAMEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix 700ml chicken stock, 3 halved garlic cloves, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, a sliced thumb-sized piece of ginger, ½ tsp Chinese five spice, pinch of chilli powder and 300ml water in a stockpot or large saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins.
• Taste the stock - add 1 tsp white sugar or a little more soy sauce to make it sweeter or saltier to your liking.
• Cook 375g ramen noodles following the pack instructions, then drain and set aside.
• Slice 400g cooked pork or chicken, fry in 2 tsp sesame oil until just starting to brown, then set aside.
• Divide the noodles between four bowls. Top each with a quarter of the meat, 25g spinach, 1 tbsp sweetcorn and two boiled egg halves each.
• Strain the stock into a clean pan, then bring to the boil once again.
• Divide the stock between the bowls, then sprinkle over 1 shredded nori sheet, sliced spring onions or shallots and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Allow the spinach to wilt slightly before serving.