This Black Garlic Ramen with Wood Ear Mushrooms recipe is a deeply flavorful and aromatic bowl of deliciousness. Trust me, it's way more impressive than it sounds to make. The black garlic adds an unexpected depth of sweetness and umami, while the wood ear mushrooms provide a delightful textural contrast. It's the kind of ramen that will transport you to a cozy noodle shop in Japan—even if you're making it in your own kitchen.
I first discovered black garlic on a trip to Taiwan. I was immediately captivated by its subtle sweetness and intense umami flavor. I knew I had to find a way to incorporate it into one of my favorite dishes: ramen! This recipe is the result of much experimentation and countless bowls of ramen. It's a deeply personal creation, and it reflects my passion for simple, yet intensely flavorful cuisine.
Required Equipments
- Large pot
- Ramen bowls
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Wooden spoon
- Chopsticks
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A delicious and easy ramen recipe featuring the unique flavors of black garlic and wood ear mushrooms.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 1 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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?
- 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!
📝 Notes
- Feel free to experiment with your favorite toppings! Kimchi, bean sprouts, or even some thinly sliced pork belly would make wonderful additions.
- If you don't have dried wood ear mushrooms, feel free to use fresh ones instead. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
🍎 Nutrition
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