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
- 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.
- 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.
- Strain the Broth:
- Once the broth is rich and flavorful, strain it through a fine sieve to remove solids.
Step 2: Cook the Noodles
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Mix Tare and Broth:
- In a serving bowl, add a spoonful of tare.
- Pour hot broth over the tare and stir to combine.
- Add Noodles and Toppings:
- Place cooked noodles into the bowl.
- Top with chashu, ajitsuke tamago, menma, nori, and sliced green onions.
- 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