Grill or broil the ginger and onion. I do this over a gas burner. You can also do it under a broiler. Hit the ginger with a mallet to flatten a little. Don't break it up. Just want it so more flavor escapes into the broth.
Put the spices in the packet in the little cheesecloth bag that is included. I usually remove some cinnamon and add a couple star anise but you don't have to.
Add all the ingredient in the pot and gently boil for 20 minutes. Check for salt. Make it alittle salty because it is going to get diluted with the noodles and the liquid left on noodles after cooking.
Drop noodles in boiling water for about 5 seconds. That's it! Assemble your bowls