Ramen Bowl

Ingredients

• Broth Base:
• 8 cups water
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
• 8 slices fresh ginger root
• 1/2 medium onion, halved and separated
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
• Broth Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup sake
• 2 tablespoons Thai-style chile sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• Finishing Touches:
• 15 ounces dried Japanese-style noodles
• 12 large shrimp, shelled and deveined, at room temperature
• 4 large dry sea scallops, halved, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions