Ramen with Smoked Turkey Broth

japanese soup/stew pasta turkey kid-friendly healthy low cholesterol boil bon appétit mississippi small plates

Jesse Houston

4 Servings

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Ingredients

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

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)

Hon-dashi can be found at Japanese markets and many supermarkets.

Method

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.

Broth can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill broth and meat separately.

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.