Birria Ramen
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A Note from Feedfeed
Birria tacos have been popping up everywhere and ramen is always good no matter what time of year, but especially good in the winter. @ramanokram has brought them both together to create this incredible soup. This ramen can take a little bit of prep, but it'll be worth the wait!
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Chili Base
ingredients
- 8 Mexican chili pods or dry California chilis, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Birria
ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb lamb, cut into large chunks
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 packages of instant ramen noodles
Garnish:
ingredients
- Red onion, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Red chilies, sliced `
- Lime, cut into wedges
- Soft-boiled eggs
- Shredded mozzarella
- Chili oil
To make the base:
Method
Step 1
Soak dried chilis in warm water 1 hour.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor combine the soaked chilis, sesame seeds, cumin, pepper corns, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon stick, oregano, thyme, salt, garlic and ginger. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
To make the birria:
Step 1
In a large Dutch oven add oil on high heat. Once oil is hot, brown lamb, about 5 mins per side. Add bay leaves, red onion, garlic, tomato, tomato paste, salt, pepper, chicken stock, and Birria chili base. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, drop to a simmer, and cook covered for 2-3 hours. Until lamb is fork- tender.
Step 2
Remove lamb from broth and shred. Set aside.
Step 3
Strain remaining broth into a clean pot. Bring to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions.
Step 4
Use about 1 cup of broth add to shredded lamb.
To assymbol bowls:
Step 1
Add chili oil to the bottom of each bowl followed by lamb, mozzarella, noodles, and more lamb. Ladle in more broth as needed.
Step 2
Garnish with cilantro, chopped red onion, lime, soft-cooked egg, sliced chilies and more chili oil.
Step 3
Serve immediately.