Ripper Ramen!

By: Kassandra Deacon

1 large onion - diced
2 finely diced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups veggie stock
4 cups water
1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms roughly chopped
Obento Yaki Nori for sushi TO TASTE
1/8 cup mirin
2 tablespoons white miso paste
Pepper to taste
For spicy add sriracha or chilli oil
Soy sauce - to taste
200 ish grams of ramen noodles
250 grams cubed and crisped tofu
Veges of whatever you like- steamed/sauteed veges, bok choy, shredded Carrot, cabbage, mushrooms (I like enoki)- roasted veges, Cauliflower, winter squash, roasted Carrots, anything you like you can put in
GarnishesCrushed obento sushi sheetsSesame seedsSliced shallots

If adding roasted veggiesdo this first. Toss bite-sizedpieces, with a little olive oil,salt and pepper and place ona baking paper lined panand roast in a 200C ovenuntil fork tender
Make the BROTH: Overmedium-high heat, saute theonion in 1 tablespoon oiluntil tender about 3minutes. Turn heat tomedium, add thegarlic cloves and continuecooking the onions until theyare deeply golden brown.Add the veggie stock, waterdried shiitakes, a crushed sheet of obento sushi and mirin.Bring to a Simmer
Simmer for 25-30 minutesuncovered on med hea. Add themiso, and pepper to tasteAdjust salt to your liking(feel free to add salt, soy ormore miso). Keep warmFYI: If this reduces too muchit may become salty...simply add a little water totaste.
While the broth issimmering, cook theramen noodles in a pot ofboiling water, according todirections. Drain. Toss withsesame oil to keep separated.
Prep other veggies andother toppings. Feel free tosteam bok choy or freshspinach, or saute them untiljust tender. If usingmushrooms, saute in a littleoil until soft, seasoning with saltand pepper. Use a combo offresh and cooked veggies forthe best texture. Makethe crispy tofu!
Assemble Ramen Bowls:Fill bowls with cookednoodles, crispy tofu and anyother veggies you want. Pourthe flavorful Shiitake brothover top. Garnish with alittle drizzle of sesame oiland sriracha. Top withShallots and sesame seeds.