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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade ramen. This recipe makes a basic pork ramen, but feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients:
Broth:
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 4 cups pork broth (or more chicken broth)
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 slices of ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional for extra depth)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
Noodles:
- 2 servings of fresh or dried ramen noodles
Toppings (customizable):
- Soft-boiled eggs (marinated in soy sauce, optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Sliced cooked pork belly or chashu
- Nori (seaweed sheets)
- Bean sprouts
- Corn
- Bamboo shoots (menma)
- Spinach or bok choy
- Shredded carrots
- Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Prepare the Broth:
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, pork broth, and water. Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and miso paste (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together. If desired, you can also add a piece of kombu (dried seaweed) for additional umami flavor.
- Cook the Noodles:
- While the broth is simmering, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. If using fresh noodles, they will typically cook faster than dried ones. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Toppings:
- If using soft-boiled eggs, boil them for about 6-7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel and marinate them in soy sauce for about 15 minutes for extra flavor.
- Cook the pork belly or chashu if it’s not pre-cooked. Slice it thinly.
- Prepare your other toppings like green onions, spinach, or bean sprouts.
- Assemble the Ramen:
- In each serving bowl, add a portion of cooked ramen noodles. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Top with your choice of sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, nori, bean sprouts, corn, and any other toppings you like.
- Drizzle a little sesame oil on top for added flavor and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your homemade ramen hot! Feel free to adjust seasoning or add chili oil for a spicy kick.
Tips:
- You can make the broth ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for longer storage.
- Experiment with different broths (like a tonkotsu broth) or proteins to make it your own.
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