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inthekitchen Spicy Peanut Ramen This dish runs on the spicier side, so adjust chilli amounts depending on preference. INGREDIENTS Ramen Broth 1 stewing hen 1 large onion 15 cups water 5 tsp salt 3 tsp sugar Spicy Peanut Sauce 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup hot chilli paste 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1 cup mirin 1 cup water Ramen and Vegetable Toppings wavy ramen noodles or noodles of your choice handful of bean sprouts 1/4 cup corn 1/2 cup cabbage, sliced 5 pieces bamboo, sliced 1 cup carrots, spiralized chilli oil, for spice fried onions green onions, for garnish Ramen Broth 1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then add the hen and large onion. Add salt and sugar, adjusting as needed. Bring the boiling water down to a simmer, and let broth cook for 1 hour, covered. Assembly 1. Remove the hen from the broth, and shred the meat. Place shredded meat into the saucepan with peanut sauce, and warm up until chicken is coated with sauce. 2. Prepare noodles according to package, and place in a bowl. Put bean sprouts and cabbage on top. Pour in broth, enough to cover the vegetables. 3. Place the peanut chicken on top. Add corn and bamboo, then top with spiralized carrots, green onions, chilli oil and fried onions. Spicy Peanut Sauce 1. Combine ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly until blended. Yield 1 pot of broth. Ramen and vegetable toppings yield 1-2 servings. METHOD ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand eighteen 15