Low-Carb Ramen

Layers of umami flavor this slow-cooked broth, loaded with low-carb kelp noodles and all the traditional ramen toppings.

Low-Carb Ramen

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs, 35 mins Yield: 8 cups

Serving Size: 2 cups

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup sesame oil 1 lb. (450g) pork spare ribs 6 chicken wings 3 pieces kombu 12 scallions, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup bonito flakes 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 3-in. (7.5cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and halved 1 tsp. sea salt 1 oz. (25g) dried shiitake mushrooms 3 TB. tamari or coconut aminos

1 TB. rice wine vinegar 1⁄2 lb. (225g) thick-sliced bacon (about 1⁄4-in.; .5cm thick), cut into 4 or 8 equal pieces 1 24-oz. (680g) pkg. kelp noodles 4 nori sheets, cut in half 2 TB. toasted sesame seeds

2 large eggs, hard-cooked, peeled, and halved 1 Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

2Add spare ribs and chicken wings to hot oil and brown on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.

3Add 4 quarts (4l) water to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cover pot and increase heat to high.

4When water boils, add kombu. Boil for 10 minutes. Remove and discard kombu.

5Add 10 scallions, bonito flakes, garlic, ginger root, and sea salt. Reduce heat to mediumlow and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours, or until spare ribs fall off the bone.

6Strain broth. Remove large pieces of pork and chop. Return pork to the pot. 7 Return broth to the pot and place over medium heat. Add shiitake mushrooms, tamari, and rice wine vinegar and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.

8Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Place thick-sliced bacon in hot oil and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove bacon and reserve oil.

9Rinse kelp noodles under cool water. Add noodles to hot broth and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.

10Ladle soup and noodles into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with 1 nori sheet, 2 scallions, toasted sesame seeds, 1 hardcooked egg half, and bacon. Drizzle with remaining oil from the bacon pan and serve.

Nutrition per Serving

Fat 72% Protein 24% Net Carb 4% Ratio 1.1:1 Calories 1,078

Fat 86g

Protein 65g

Total Carbohydrate 16g

Dietary Fiber 5g

Net Carbohydrate 11g