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Japanese Shoyu Ramen


  • Author: Chef Emy
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

A delicious and authentic Japanese ramen recipe featuring a savory soy sauce-based broth, tender chashu pork, and fresh toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
  • 2 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz ramen noodles
  • 4 slices chashu pork
  • 2 boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • Nori sheets, for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine chicken stock, water, soy sauce, sake, mirin, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
  2. Strain the broth to remove solids, then return it to the pot and keep warm over low heat.
  3. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot of boiling water. Drain and divide into bowls.
  4. Pour the hot broth over the noodles in each bowl.
  5. Top each bowl with chashu pork, boiled eggs, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, green onions, nori, and sesame seeds.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade shoyu ramen!

Notes

You can add more soy sauce for a stronger flavor. Chashu can be store-bought or homemade. This recipe serves 2 but can be scaled.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 25g