Press as much water as possible out of the tofu. You can use a tofu press or paper towels. Cube the tofu and fry in a large pan with 1 tbsp oil until golden on all sides. Add 1/4 cup of miso to the tofu and cook for another few minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a large pot, add 1 tbsp oil and the chopped mushrooms. Add the rest of the miso paste and fry until golden brown. Add the stock, the milk and the soy sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add the chili garlic paste, ginger, salt and pepper.
Cook the noodles according the package. Set aside.
While broth is simmering, bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil and add the eggs. Cook for 7 minutes and then remove and add to a boil of ice water. Let cool completely. Gently roll the egg to crack the shell and then gently peel the egg. Set aside.
Taste the broth. Season if necessary.
Add cooked noodles to a serving bowl. Ladle broth over the noodles. For each serving, top with miso tofu, scallions, half a soft boiled egg, seaweed crackers, and any other toppings.
6 servings
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