📖 Instructions

1. First, prepare your broth: In a large pot, combine 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth with 4 cloves of black garlic (roughly minced or use pre-minced from a jar). Simmer gently for about 15 minutes to let those black garlic flavors really blossom. This is where the magic happens, so don't rush this part!
2. Next, rehydrate your mushrooms: Soak 1/2 cup dried wood ear mushrooms in hot water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside. If you have fresh wood ear, skip this step and just chop them up.
3. Time to make the ramen: Once the broth is fragrant, add your noodles. Cook according to package directions. Usually this is about 3-5 minutes. While the noodles cook, get your toppings ready.
4. While the noodles are doing their thing, prepare the toppings: Roughly chop 1/4 cup of scallions and set aside. Also, get your soft-boiled egg ready. If you're feeling fancy, a marinated egg would be simply divine!
5. It's almost ramen time: When the noodles are cooked, use a fine-mesh sieve to remove the black garlic cloves from the broth. Don't worry, all the flavor will be there. Then, divide the cooked noodles evenly among two ramen bowls. Add the black garlic broth.
6. Now for the best part: Add your delicious toppings! Top each bowl with the wood ear mushrooms, scallions, soft-boiled egg, and a drizzle of your favorite chili oil or sriracha. A sprinkle of sesame seeds would add that extra touch of elegance. Maybe you should do that?
7. Enjoy your culinary masterpiece: Garnish with more scallions if desired. Grab your chopsticks, and savor every slurp! Seriously, it's THAT good. I've made this ramen countless times, and it never disappoints. Let me know how yours turns out!