Spicy miso and mushroom ramen

Method

• Step 1

  Soak shiitake mushrooms in a 250ml/0.25quarts of cold water until soft, for around an hour.

• Step 2

  Drain the shiitake mushrooms and slice into strips, saving the soaking liquid.

• Step 3

  Bring 750ml/0.75quarts water, ginger slices, and spring onions to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.

• Step 4

  Add shiitake slices, mushroom soaking liquid, miso, and chilli paste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

• Step 5

  Add bok choy and simmer for a minute.

• Step 6

  Brush serving bowls with sesame oil.

• Step 7

  Distribute cooked soba into each serving bowl. Top with shiitake slices, bok choy, and chopped red chilli.

• Step 8

  Ladle hot broth into each bowl.