Chicken Ramen

Here is a basic recipe for preparing Chicken Ramen with an Italian touch.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 liter of chicken broth
• 200g of ramen (noodles)
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 5 cm)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• Vegetables to taste (e.g. carrots, mushrooms, cabbage)
• 2 eggs (optional)
• Fresh green onions for garnish
• Chili pepper (optional to add a spicy touch)

Preparation

1. Prepare the chicken broth. If you don’t already have it ready, you can slowly cook a chicken breast in water with onion, carrot, celery and some spices of your choice for about 1 hour.
2. Cook the chicken breasts in a pan with a drizzle of oil until golden and cooked through. Then, let them cool and slice them thinly.
3. In a large pan, lightly sauté the chopped garlic, onion and ginger in the sesame oil.
4. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the soy sauce and any vegetables you desire. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
6. In a separate pot, cook the ramen according to the package instructions, drain well and set aside.
7. If you wish to add a hard-boiled egg, cook it for 6-7 minutes in boiling water, then cool it in cold water, peel it and cut it in half.
8. Assemble the dish by placing the noodles at the bottom of a large bowl, then pour the hot broth with the vegetables over it.
9. Add the cooked chicken slices and the hard-boiled egg (if used). Garnish with chopped fresh green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
10. Serve immediately, hot and steaming.

Fun Facts

Ramen is an extremely versatile and popular dish in Japan. Every region of Japan has its own variety of Ramen, with different broths, toppings and types of noodles. In Italy, fusion with local ingredients like vegetables or Mediterranean seasonings can give the dish a special and unique touch.