Warming Miso Udon Bowl with Mushrooms & Sesame

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
• 6 ounces udon noodles
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons toasted or dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger root
• 3 cloves garlic -- minced
• 1 tablespoon star anise
• 1 cup fresh oyster mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons red or brown miso
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 bunch green onions -- sliced diagonally (white and light green parts)
• 3 cups chopped chard or spinach
• 2 cooked chicken breasts -- sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves