Udon-Lamb Noodle Bowl

In a medium rondeau or stock pot, add oil and lamb strips; quickly sear on both sides. Remove lamb and set aside; add 1-1/2 gallons stock, 1 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and star anise. Bring to a boil, regularly skimming impurities off the top. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours until liquid is reduced and thickened.

In a large saucepan, add remaining stock, 1 cup water, miso paste, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, mushrooms, bok choy and snow peas. Heat over medium-low, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until bok choy and snow peas are tender.

Meanwhile, cook eggs for 6 minutes in a medium saucepan of simmering water. Remove with a slotted spoon; place in a bowl of cold water. Once cool enough to handle, peel eggs and cut into halves.

In the same pan of boiling water, cook noodles according to packet instructions; drain.

Divide the noodles into individual serving bowls; add lamb and eggs. Ladle the miso broth and vegetables over the top. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds, coriander, togarashi powder and/or Sriracha sauce.

Chef Tips:

• If desired, use ground American Lamb instead of sirloin in this dish.
• Traditional ramen noodles or soba noodles may be used in place of Udon wheat noodles.
• Customize your ramen bowl to taste. If you prefer a darker, richer broth, use Aka or Red Miso paste rather than White Miso paste. Add items like lemongrass and kefir lime leaves to the broth for more citrus flavor.