→ Main Flavor Base
                    
                      
                        01 - 
                        2 slices thick bacon, diced
                      
                    
                      
                        02 - 
                        6 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
                      
                    
                      
                        03 - 
                        2 medium shallots, chopped small
                      
                    
                      
                        04 - 
                        1 inch chunk of fresh ginger, sliced thin
                      
                    
                      
                        05 - 
                        ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper
                      
                    
                  
                    → Soup & Spices
                    
                      
                        06 - 
                        8 cups chicken broth, low sodium if possible
                      
                    
                      
                        07 - 
                        ¾ cup coconut milk or your favorite milk substitute
                      
                    
                      
                        08 - 
                        ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium suggested)
                      
                    
                      
                        09 - 
                        ¼ cup miso paste (white variety)
                      
                    
                      
                        10 - 
                        3 tablespoons spicy chili paste, like Gochujang
                      
                    
                      
                        11 - 
                        1 tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
                      
                    
                  
                    → Noodles and Extras
                    
                      
                        12 - 
                        4 portions of ramen noodles
                      
                    
                      
                        13 - 
                        4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
                      
                    
                  
                    → Crispy Chicken Coating
                    
                      
                        14 - 
                        4 thin chicken fillets (or 2 breasts, sliced horizontally)
                      
                    
                      
                        15 - 
                        1 cup Panko crumbs
                      
                    
                      
                        16 - 
                        3 tablespoons sesame seeds
                      
                    
                      
                        17 - 
                        A pinch of kosher salt, or as needed
                      
                    
                  
                    → Add-Ons
                    
                      
                        18 - 
                        Soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs
                      
                    
                      
                        19 - 
                        Nori (seaweed) sheets, toasted
                      
                    
                      
                        20 - 
                        Sesame seeds for garnish
                      
                    
                      
                        21 - 
                        Sliced green onions
                      
                    
                      
                        22 - 
                        A drizzle of chili oil