RAMEN WITH SMOKED TURKEY BROTH

Ramen with Smoked Turkey Broth image

Provided by Jesse Houston

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Broth:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, chopped
1 1" piece ginger, peeled, sliced
1/2 jalapeño, sliced
1 handful cilantro stems
2 pounds smoked turkey wings
1 tablespoon (or more) hon-dashi (bonito stock powder)
1 tablespoon (or more) soy sauce
Soup and assembly:
2 baby bok choy, quartered
Kosher salt
2 large eggs
12 ounces spaghetti
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup kimchi
Enoki mushrooms, mung bean sprouts, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lime wedges (for serving)
Ingredient info:
Hon-dashi can be found at Japanese markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

Broth:
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium. Cook onion, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, jalapeño, and cilantro stems, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add wings and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until turkey meat is tender, 45-60 minutes. Strain into a large saucepan; reserve wings. Add hon-dashi and soy sauce to broth, adding more to taste if needed. Cover and keep warm. Pick meat from wings and set aside.
Do Ahead
Broth can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill broth and meat separately.
Soup and assembly:
Cook bok choy in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a colander with a slotted spoon.
Return water to a gentle boil and carefully lower eggs into water; cook 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Peel and halve lengthwise. Return water to a boil and cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, then toss with sesame oil in a large bowl. Divide spaghetti among bowls. Ladle in broth and add kimchi, bok choy, eggs, and reserved turkey meat. Top with mushrooms, sprouts, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.