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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- ½ cup sake
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 8 green onions, divided
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons lemongrass spice paste
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 quarts water
- 1 (8 oz) package spaghetti shaped shirataki noodles
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 2 limes
- 8 oz bean sprouts
- 1 (0.75 oz) package fresh mint
- 1 (0.75 oz) package fresh basil
Steps
- Place eggs in large saucepot and cover with water. Bring to boil on high, and boil 13 minutes. Drain eggs and submerge in ice bath for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ½ cup soy sauce and sake in a sealable container. Peel eggs and add to container with soy mixture; chill 2–4 hours.
- Meanwhile, peel ginger then thinly slice. Remove leaves from cilantro stems (reserve stems). Combine in large stockpot: sliced ginger, ham hock, 4 green onions, bouillon cube, fish sauce, remaining ¼ cup soy sauce, lemongrass paste, cilantro stems, brown sugar, and water. Bring to boil on high.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes, until broth has reduced by one-half (2 quarts liquid). Strain broth and reserve (discard solids).
- Prepare noodles per package instructions; drain noodles. Thinly slice remaining 4 green onions and jalapeños (remove seeds and membranes if desired). Wedge limes; remove mint and basil leaves from stems. Build a garnish platter with bean sprouts, jalapeño, limes, mint, cilantro, and basil.
- To serve, divide noodles and sliced green onions between serving bowls. Top evenly with broth. Remove eggs from soy mixture and slice in half. Garnish soup bowls with 2 egg halves and as desired from prepared garnish platter. Serve.
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 190mg, Sodium 1980mg, Total Carb 19g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 7g, Protein 12g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%