Japanese Ramen Recipe Made from Scratch
Aside from sushi, ramen is another Japanese dish that excites many Filipino diners. However, everyone knows that well-made Japanese ramen doesn’t come cheap. Once your bowl features fresh ramen noodles, authentic hours-long broths, and premium toppings, its price skyrockets. Eating at a restaurant every week is out of the question.
Sure, you can rely on the instant variety, but it's never the same. The tasty solution? Make it yourself! Even if you're working with a budget, you can still produce great-tasting ramen at home with store-bought noodles. The trick is to prepare an umami-rich broth that’s comforting and delicious. Here’s a Japanese ramen recipe you can recreate from your kitchen.
Preparation time
45Min.
Feeds
4People
Easy
Average
Ingredients
- For the broth:
- 1/2 kg boneless pork shoulder, sliced thinly
- 1-2 pcs dried kombu (optional)
- 5 cups water
- 2 pcs Knorr Pork Cube
- 1 (2-inch) pc ginger, pounded
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- For the ramen:
- 200 g ramen noodles, boiled and drained
- sliced pork
- nori
- soft-boiled eggs
- chopped spring onions
- chili oil
Cooking Method
Next time your family craves Japanese ramen, stay home and use this easy-to-follow recipe. With the right Japanese ramen ingredients, you can serve bowls of this hearty noodle soup in under an hour. Don't forget to pair your ramen with gyoza or tempura! Once you try this dish, you’ll be eating out less.