Name: Bonito Udon Broth Bowl With Poached Egg
Total time: 34 min 59 s
Yield: 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)

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

In a large saucepan, bring stock and mushrooms to boil. Boil 5 minutes.

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.

Strain broth and reserve. Keep warm.

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.

Toss bok choy with sesame oil, Japanese seasoning, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in large bowl.

To serve, ladle bonito broth into 6 serving bowls.

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.