Miso Ramen Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 inch ginger, finely grated (microplane)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, ground into a paste
1 tablespoon sake
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup miso
2 servings ramen noodles, cooked
Ramen Topping Suggestions
3/4 lb pork (Chashu )
1 cup bean sprouts
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup corn kernel
4 sheets nori (seaweed)
1/4 cup chopped green onion
4 drops japanese chili oil (optional)

Preparation

In a medium pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat and cook the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add sesame seeds and mix well.
Add sake, chicken stock, sake, soy sauce and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
Whisk in the miso.
To assesmble the soup, place noodles in individual bowls, then fill up with soup stock. Add the remaining ingredients on top.