Michaela's Bomber Ramen

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 

• 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and minced 

• 1 large shallot, peeled and diced 

• 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger

• 1 quart broth - chicken, vegetable or pork 1

• 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and whole 

• 1 lb eggplant, chopped into 1" chunks 

• 1 sheet kombu seaweed

• 1 packet of Tempeh (or a 1/2 lb of pork belly) cut into 1/2" cubes 

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce 

• 2 portions ramen noodles 

For the Garlic Chili Oil

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 

• 4 cloves minced garlic 

• 1 Tbsp red chili flakes