
Authentic Japanese Ramen
Rich, flavorful ramen with homemade broth, tender chashu pork, and perfectly cooked noodles.
30 mins
Prep Time
2 hours
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 servings fresh ramen noodles
- 4 large eggs
- 200g chashu pork (sliced)
- 4 cups chicken or pork broth
- 2 cups dashi stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (sliced)
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 2 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 100g bean sprouts
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine chicken or pork broth, dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours.
Cook the eggs: Boil eggs for 6-7 minutes for a soft boil. Immediately transfer to ice water, peel, and marinate in soy sauce and mirin mixture for 30 minutes.
Prepare the chashu pork: If using homemade chashu, slice it thinly after braising. Reheat slightly before serving.
Blanch the bean sprouts: Quickly boil bean sprouts for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
Cook the noodles: Boil fresh ramen noodles according to package instructions (usually 1-2 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Assemble the ramen: Divide noodles among bowls. Pour hot broth over noodles. Arrange chashu pork, halved soft-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and green onions on top. Add nori sheet on the side. Drizzle with sesame oil.
Chef's Tips
- Broth Tip: For extra richness, add a spoonful of lard or chicken fat to the broth.
- Noodle Tip: Fresh ramen noodles are best, but dried can be substituted in a pinch.
- Egg Tip: Marinate eggs overnight for deeper flavor.
- Customization: Add corn, bamboo shoots, or mushrooms for extra toppings.
- Storage: Broth can be made ahead and frozen for up to a month.