Yokohama Delight Ramen

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) fish stock 4 cups (950ml) fish stock
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
• 1 cup (240ml) clam juice 1 cup (240ml) clam juice
• 1 cup (240ml) water 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, sliced 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• 200g ramen noodles 200g ramen noodles
• 200g pork belly, thinly sliced 200g pork belly, thinly sliced
• 4 soft-boiled eggs 4 soft-boiled eggs
• 1 cup (150g) marinated bamboo shoots 1 cup (150g) marinated bamboo shoots
• 4 green onions, chopped 4 green onions, chopped
• Nori seaweed, for garnish Nori seaweed, for garnish
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 60g, 5g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
2. 2.
   Pour in the fish stock, chicken stock, clam juice, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
3. 3.
   Skim off any impurities that rise to the surface of the broth.
4. 4.
   Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to the broth. Stir well and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
5. 5.
   While the broth is simmering, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. 6.
   In a separate pan, cook the pork belly slices until browned and crispy. Set aside.
7. 7.
   Peel the soft-boiled eggs and set aside.
8. 8.
   Divide the cooked ramen noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
9. 9.
   Arrange the pork belly slices, soft-boiled eggs, marinated bamboo shoots, green onions, and nori seaweed on top of the noodles.
10. 10.
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. 11.
    Serve the Yokohama Delight 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.
• Soft-boiled eggs — To achieve the perfect soft-boiled eggs, bring a pot of water to a boil, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water, and cook for exactly 6 minutes. Then, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add a dollop of chili oil or chili paste to the broth.
• Customize your toppings by adding sliced mushrooms, corn kernels, or bean sprouts.
• If you prefer a lighter broth, you can strain the broth before serving to remove any solids.
• To save time, you can use store-bought chicken or vegetable stock instead of making your own.
• Leftover broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used for future ramen cravings.

Serving advice

Serve the Yokohama Delight Ramen piping hot in individual bowls. Make sure to include all the toppings, such as the pork belly, soft-boiled eggs, marinated bamboo shoots, green onions, and nori seaweed. Provide chopsticks and spoons for an authentic ramen experience.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation of the Yokohama Delight Ramen, arrange the toppings neatly on top of the noodles. Sprinkle some chopped green onions and crumbled nori seaweed on top for an added pop of color. Serve the ramen in beautiful ceramic bowls to elevate the dining experience.