Kimchi Ramen - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• ½ cup sake (or use Chinese rice wine)
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sesame paste
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (or use doubanjiang)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic (grated)
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• Salt to taste
• 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms (+ 2 cups water for rehydrating)
• 6 cups chicken stock (or chicken broth)
• 8 ounces ramen noodles
• 1 tablespoon sliced green onion (+ more for garnish)
• 1 cup kimchi (chopped)
• 8 ounces cooked pulled pork (or use tofu)
• 2 ramen eggs (or use soft boiled eggs, sliced in half)
• Spicy chili flakes (optional, for serving)