Homemade Shoyu Ramen

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) chicken or pork broth 4 cups (950ml) chicken or pork broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 200g ramen noodles 200g ramen noodles
• 200g chashu (braised pork belly), sliced 200g chashu (braised pork belly), sliced
• 4 soft-boiled eggs, marinated in soy sauce 4 soft-boiled eggs, marinated in soy sauce
• 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• 4 sheets nori (seaweed) 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 50g, 5g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, bring the chicken or pork broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil to the broth and stir well.
3. 3.
   Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
4. 4.
   Divide the cooked noodles among four bowls.
5. 5.
   Ladle the hot broth over the noodles, ensuring each bowl has an equal amount.
6. 6.
   Arrange the sliced chashu, marinated soft-boiled eggs, bamboo shoots, nori, and green onions on top of the noodles.
7. 7.
   Serve the Shoyu Ramen hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ramen noodles — Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, but make sure to slightly undercook them as they will continue to cook in the hot broth.

Tips & Tricks

• For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken or pork broth with vegetable broth and omit the chashu.
• Customize your toppings by adding corn, bean sprouts, or mushrooms.
• Adjust the soy sauce and mirin quantities to suit your taste preferences.
• To save time, you can use pre-made chashu or substitute it with grilled chicken or tofu.
• For an extra kick of flavor, garnish with a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice).

Serving advice

Serve the Shoyu Ramen hot in individual bowls, making sure to distribute the toppings evenly. Provide chopsticks and spoons for an authentic dining experience.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the toppings in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Consider adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a drizzle of chili oil for an extra touch of color and flavor.