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Japanese Ramen Recipe


  • Author: David

Ingredients

Broth

  • Pork bones: Used for a rich tonkotsu broth.
  • Chicken bones: For a lighter, clearer broth.
  • Kombu: Dried kelp, adds umami flavor.
  • Katsuobushi: Dried bonito flakes, for depth of flavor.
  • Shiitake mushrooms: Adds a savory taste.

Noodles

  • Wheat noodles: Fresh or dried ramen noodles, with varying thickness.

Tare (Seasoning)

  • Soy sauce: For shoyu ramen.
  • Miso paste: For miso ramen.
  • Salt: For shio ramen.

Toppings

  • Chashu: Braised pork belly.
  • Menma: Fermented bamboo shoots.
  • Nori: Dried seaweed sheets.
  • Negi: Sliced green onions.
  • Ajitsuke Tamago: Marinated soft-boiled egg.
  • Narutomaki: Fish cake with a pink swirl.

Additional Flavorings

  • Sesame oil
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Chili paste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Broth

  1. Rinse and Boil the Bones:

    • Rinse pork and chicken bones under cold water.
    • Place the bones in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones to remove impurities.

  2. Simmer the Broth:

    • Return the bones to the pot and add fresh water to cover.
    • Add kombu, katsuobushi, and shiitake mushrooms.
    • Simmer for 6-8 hours, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface.

  3. Strain the Broth:

    • Once the broth is rich and flavorful, strain it through a fine sieve to remove solids.

Step 2: Cook the Noodles

  1. Boil the Noodles:

    • Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions until they’re al dente.
    • Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Step 3: Prepare the Toppings

  1. Make Chashu:

    • Marinate pork belly in soy sauce, sake, sugar, and ginger for at least 2 hours.
    • Sear the pork on all sides, then simmer in the marinade until tender.
    • Slice thinly before serving.

  2. Prepare Ajitsuke Tamago:

    • Soft-boil eggs for 6-7 minutes.
    • Peel and marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and water for 4-6 hours.

Step 4: Assemble the Ramen

  1. Mix Tare and Broth:

    • In a serving bowl, add a spoonful of tare.
    • Pour hot broth over the tare and stir to combine.

  2. Add Noodles and Toppings:

    • Place cooked noodles into the bowl.
    • Top with chashu, ajitsuke tamago, menma, nori, and sliced green onions.

  3. Serve Immediately:

    • Drizzle with sesame oil and add any additional flavorings as desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 800 kcal
  • Sodium: 1800 mg
  • Fat: 30 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 80 grams
  • Fiber: 4 grams
  • Protein: 30 grams