Bonito Udon Broth Bowl With Poached Egg

Bonito Udon Broth Bowl With Poached Egg
4 (3 ratings)
This udon bowl is packed with spice and protein using one of the up-and-coming food trends of 2017: egg yolks. This recipe will warm you right up.Recipe courtesy of McCormick. 
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 2 32-ounce containers (8 cups) chicken stock, preferably kitchen basics original chicken stock
  • 2 cups dried mushrooms, such as shiitake
  • 1/2 cup bonito flakes
  • 6 pieces (2-inches each) lemon grass
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper, preferably mccormick gourmet red pepper (gochugaru), korean-style
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, preferably mccormick gourmet sicilian sea salt, divided
  • 3 bunches baby bok choy, quartered
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon japanese seven spice ,mccormick gourmet japanese seven spice
  • 1 package (8 ounces) udon noodles, prepared as directed on package
  • 6 poached eggs
  • sliced radishes, for garnish (optional)
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
  • chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, bring stock and mushrooms to boil. Boil 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat. Add bonito flakes, lemon grass, lime leaves, Korean red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt; let stand until bonito flakes sink to the bottom.
  3. Strain broth and reserve. Keep warm.
  4. In a large saucepan, blanch bok choy in boiling water until bok choy turns bright green and is lightly tender, about 1 minute. Drain immediately.
  5. Toss bok choy with sesame oil, Japanese seasoning, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in large bowl.
  6. To serve, ladle bonito broth into 6 serving bowls.
  7. Top each evenly with cooked noodles, seasoned bok choy, and a poached egg. Garnish with radishes, cilantro, green onions, and nori, if desired. Serve warm.