A comforting broth with reishi mushrooms to boost immunity.
Prep 10 min · Cook 0 min
Preheat oven to 190C
Add stock to a large pot and bring to a simmer with the ginger sliced into disks, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, reishi and kelp powders and 1/2 the sliced red chilli (with or without seeds depending on how spicy you like it)
Allow to simmer until flavour develops and mushrooms are softened
Strain out the veg for a clear broth then add dashi, tamari, coconut aminos and mirin and allow to gently simmer
Place mushrooms in a small bowl and toss in oil of your choice and a good pinch of salt, flatten on lined baking tray and bake until dark and crispy
In the meantime cook your noodles and veg by adding veg into the simmering stock and the noodles into a separate pot of boiling water
Once the noodles are cooked, drain and rinse before adding to your bowls
Serve broth and veg and top with bean sprouts, roasted shiitake mushrooms, shallots, sliced red chilli, fresh coriander and sesame seeds and drizzle with lime juice and sesame oil
oilsCold pressed after the seeds are toasted, this appetising oil has a beautiful strong toasted nutty aroma. It is used in many cuisines particularly Asian dishes for a rich deep flavour. Works perfectly in dipping sauces or drizzled over noodles and rice after cooking. Sesame oil is great for heart health, rich in antioxidant and omega-6 fatty acids. Store in a cool, dry place in your pantry.
oilsThis wheat free soy sauce is naturally gluten free, made from pure fermented soy beans. This differentiates it from traditional Chinese soy sauce, where wheat grains are also used in the ferment. Originating from Japan, it has a rich and smooth taste and is fast becoming a kitchen staple, used for many Asian and non-Asian dishes alike. Store in a cool, dry place in your pantry.
herbsA premium, hand-selected, gourmet mushroom. Being a native mushroom from Eastern Asia they are very popular in Asian dishes. They can be added to soups, stir fry dishes, rice dishes, casseroles. Simply leave to soak in hot water for 20 mins to hydrate and use the remaining water as stock in your cooking. They are high in fibre, zinc and B vitamins. Store dried shiitake mushrooms in an airtight container, and in a cool, dry place.
seedsA highly nutritious source of protein and healthy fats. Excellent source of iron, calcium (924mg per 100g) and magnesium. Can be used as a garnish for Asian dishes or added to homemade granola. Unhulled sesame seeds have the outer husk kept on which gives them more flavour and crunch and higher in fibre. Store sesame seeds in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.
