Caramelized Soy Chicken Marinade

• 30 mL mirin (2 tbsp)
• 15 mL dark soy sauce or mushroom dark soy sauce (1 tbsp)
• 15 mL light soy sauce (1 tbsp)
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• 4 pieces chicken thighs, boneless, skin off or on

Caramelized Soy Chicken Glaze

• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 30 mL dark soy sauce or mushroom dark soy sauce (2 tbsp) or 1 tbsp light soy sauce + 1 tbsp water

Shoyu Ramen Broth

• 4 - 5 cups good quality chicken stock, no sodium or low sodium (1000 - 1180 mL)
• 4 spring onions / scallions, trimmed and cut into 3 inch pieces or halved
• 5 cloves garlic, whole
• 2 inch piece of ginger, sliced
• 4 fresh red chili or 1 tbsp dried chili flakes (crushed red pepper), optional
• 60 mL light soy sauce (¼ cup)
• 60 mL mirin (¼ cup)
• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed and sliced or halved
• 6 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms, optional

Ramen Noodles

• 4 portions dried ramen noodles or about 340 g dry ramen

Eggs

• 4 large eggs (for soft boiled or ramen eggs)

Steamed Greens

• 1 large bunch yu choy or spinach or any Asian greens
• Soy sauce, to taste
• Sesame oil, a drizzle
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced, to taste

Ramen Toppings (Optional)

• 4 spring onions / scallions, finely sliced
• Sliced radishes or bean sprouts
• Ramen eggs, marinated or plain
• Chili garlic oil