Midnight Five-Spice Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Salted Perfection Perfect Salt Select Blend
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved
• 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, unpeeled and sliced thick
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced very thin
• 8 oz dried rice noodles
• 2 cups baby bok choy, trimmed and halved
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Place the onion halves, thick ginger slices, and smashed garlic cloves cut-side down in the pot. Let them sear undisturbed for about 4 minutes until they develop a deep, dark char. This caramelization is the soul of our broth, bringing out a profound, roasted sweetness.
2. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and fish sauce, then stir in the Salted Perfection Perfect Salt Select Blend. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer—not a rolling boil. Let it bubble softly for 20 minutes so the trace five-spice and roasted alliums in the salt can marry with the fresh ginger and charred onion.
3. While the broth is working its magic, start cooking the rice noodles in a separate pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Drain them well and divide them evenly among four large, welcoming soup bowls. Cooking them separately ensures they do not drink up all our beautiful broth before it hits the table.
4. Use a slotted spoon to fish out and discard the onion, ginger, and garlic from the broth. Gently drop the thinly sliced chicken thighs and baby bok choy into the simmering liquid. Let them poach softly for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the chicken is cooked through and the bok choy is tender and vibrant green.
5. Ladle the hot, fragrant broth, chicken, and bok choy generously over the waiting noodles in each bowl. Garnish with a handful of fresh cilantro and thinly sliced scallions, then serve immediately to warm your soul. DUNZO!