Hungarian Ramen

Ingredients

Our Hungarian Ramen differs from the traditional Japanese version in several ways. Instead of using soy sauce and miso paste, we use paprika and caraway seeds to give the soup a distinct Hungarian flavor. We also use beef instead of pork for the broth and add in vegetables like potatoes and carrots for a heartier soup. We alse have the original recipe for Ramen, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1lb) beef bones 500g (1lb) beef bones
• 1 onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp paprika 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 potato, peeled and diced 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1L (4 cups) water 1L (4 cups) water
• 200g (7oz) ramen noodles 200g (7oz) ramen noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g / 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g / 5g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat oven to 200C (400F).
2. 2.
   Place beef bones on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
3. 3.
   In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. 4.
   Add paprika and caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5.
   Add roasted beef bones, potato, carrot, bell peppers, tomato paste, and water to the pot.
6. 6.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours.
7. 7.
   Strain the broth and discard the solids.
8. 8.
   Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions.
9. 9.
   Divide noodles into bowls and pour the hot broth over them.
10. 10.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef bones — Roasting the bones before simmering them will give the broth a richer flavor.
• Paprika — Use high-quality Hungarian paprika for the best flavor.
• Caraway seeds — Toasting the caraway seeds before adding them to the soup will enhance their flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• If you can't find ramen noodles, you can use any other type of noodle.
• You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or cabbage to the soup for extra flavor and nutrition.
• If you want a spicier soup, you can add some hot paprika or chili flakes.
• You can make a larger batch of the broth and freeze it for later use.
• Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt for added creaminess.

Serving advice

Serve the soup hot with a slice of crusty bread on the side.

Presentation advice

Garnish the soup with some fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color.