Spicy Sesame Pork Soup with Noodles

INGREDIENTS

• 1-2 tablespoon Gochujang (fermented Korean chili paste)*found in the Korean section of an Asian market or some grocery stores
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 2 medium carrots, preferably organic, scrubbed and rough chopped
• 1 medium onion, rough chopped
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 5 whole cilantro plants, including roots, well washed
• 1/4 cup Katsuo Furikake (Roasted Sesame Seed and Dried Bonito mix) *found in the Japanese section of an Asian market or some grocery stores
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 smoked ham hock
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• 1/2 chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 5 whole scallions, including roots, well washed
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Aka (Red) Miso paste *found in the Japanese section of an Asian market or some grocery stores
• 4 cups shredded Savoy or Napa cabbage
• 3 pounds meaty pork neck bones
• 14-16 ounces rice vermicelli (from an Asian market or section of the grocery store – Do not substitute gluten free rice noodles) *Feel free to substitute your favorite Asian noodle instead, such as ramen
• 3 cups reserved pork meat, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil