Chicken Ramen

Here is a basic recipe for preparing Chicken Ramen with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 liter of chicken broth
• 200g of ramen (noodles)
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 5 cm)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• Vegetables to taste (e.g. carrots, mushrooms, cabbage)
• 2 eggs (optional)
• Fresh green onion for garnish
• Chili pepper (optional for a spicy touch)

Preparation

1. Prepare the chicken broth. If you do not have it ready, you can slowly cook a chicken breast in water with onion, carrot, celery, and some spices of your choice for about 1 hour.
2. Cook the chicken breasts in a small pan with a little oil until they are golden and cooked to the right point. Then let them cool and slice them into thin slices.
3. In a large pan, lightly sauté the minced garlic, onion, and ginger in the sesame oil.
4. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the soy sauce and any vegetables you want. Let it cook until the vegetables are tender.
6. In a separate pot, cook the ramen following the package instructions, drain well and set aside.
7. If you want to add a hard-boiled egg, cook it for 6-7 minutes in boiling water, then cool it down in cold water, peel it and cut it in half.
8. Assemble the dish by placing the noodles at the bottom of a large bowl, then pour the hot broth with vegetables over it.
9. Add the slices of cooked chicken and the hard-boiled egg (if used). Garnish with chopped fresh green onion and a drizzle of sesame oil.
10. Serve immediately, hot and steaming.

Trivia

Ramen is an extremely versatile and popular dish in Japan. Each region of Japan has its own variety of Ramen, with different broths, toppings, and types of noodles. In Italy, the fusion with local ingredients such as vegetables or Mediterranean condiments can give the dish a special and unique touch.