Cheaters Ramen with Country Ham, Parmesan and Egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 ounces country ham, prosciutto or serrano ham, coarsely chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons red miso
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces dried instant ramen noodles
- 8 thin slices of country ham, prosciutto or serrano ham (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings
- 1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 sheets of nori, quartered
- Make the broth In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add the ham, onion, garlic and ginger and cook over moderately high heat until the onion is starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add the stock, fish sauce, miso, soy sauce and 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil.
- Simmer, uncovered, until the broth is flavorful, about 20 minutes.
- Strain the broth and discard the solids.
- Return the broth to the pan and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, make the ramen Bring a large, deep skillet of water to a simmer over moderate heat; add the vinegar.
- One at a time, break the eggs into a small bowl and slide them into the simmering water, leaving plenty of space between them.
- Poach the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the eggs to a paper towellined plate.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the noodles and cook until al dente.
- Drain and transfer the noodles to large soup bowls.
- Top with the poached eggs.
- Ladle the hot broth on top and serve with the ham, cheese, avocado, scallions and nori.
unsalted butter, country ham, onion, garlic, ginger, chicken stock, fish sauce, red miso, soy sauce, white vinegar, eggs, ramen noodles, country ham, avocado, scallions
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cheaters-ramen-country-ham-parmesan-and-egg (may not work)