9.8ozbuckwheat ramen noodlesI used King Soba brand
1eggplantsliced horizontally
dulse flakesto taste
2Tbspavocado oildivided
4-5bunches baby bok choycut into bite-sized pieces
2shallotssliced thinly
2clovesgarlicsliced thinly
2scallionssliced thinly
2Tbsptamari
2hardboiled eggscut in half (omit to make vegan)
Instructions
Put dried shiitake mushrooms and filtered water in a large bowl. Be sure mushrooms are submerged. Use something to weigh the mushrooms down, if needed. Leave overnight in refrigerator.
Boil a large pot of water. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions.
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp avocado oil over medium heat. Add eggplant rounds. Top with dulse flakes and cook until tender on both side, approximately 5 minutes each side. Set aside.
Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp avocado oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until vegetables soften, a couple minutes. Add baby bok choy. Saute until done, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside.
Transfer mushroom water into a pot, straining broth through a fine mesh strainer. Cut dried mushrooms into thin strips. Heat mushroom broth over medium low heat. Add scallions and tamari.
Using the same skillet, heat up shiitake mushrooms. In each bowl, add noodles, broth, bok choy, eggplant, egg, shiitake mushrooms. Top with dulse flakes (optional).