Shiitake Mushroom and Pork Ramen

There are several variations of this Japanese noodle dish. From this recipe, which includes shiitake mushrooms and pork tenderloin, you'll get two generous servings or four appetizer-sized portions.

Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 pack of Emperor shiitake mushrooms (150 g)

• 2 tsp freshly minced ginger

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp mirin

• 1 red chili, sliced

• 8 dl of strong chicken broth (8 dl of water and 2 chicken bouillon cubes)

• Salt
  

• 2 eggs

• Half a package (100 g) of Santa Maria Egg noodles
  

• 200 g of pork tenderloin, pan-fried
  

• 1 dl of chopped spring onions

• Sesame seeds

• Fresh cilantro

Directions

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1. Boil the eggs in salted water for 7 minutes.

2. Finely chop the ginger and garlic.

3. Slice the shiitake mushrooms.

4. Heat sesame oil in a pot.

5. Add shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, mirin, and chili. Boil for a couple of minutes.

6. Add the chicken broth and boil for 5 minutes.

7. Add the noodles and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.

8. Divide the broth and noodles into bowls, add egg halves, and sliced pork tenderloin.

9. Finish with spring onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Recipe: Pasi Kuronen / Liemi & Linssi Oy