Ramen, the hearty and comforting Japanese noodle soup, is a staple dish loved by people all around the world. Here's how you can make ramen at home:
Ingredients:
4-6 portions of fresh ramen noodles
6 cups of chicken or pork broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tsp salt
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, grated
2 green onions, sliced
4 oz sliced pork belly or chicken breast
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 cup sliced bok choy
2 boiled eggs, sliced
Nori (dried seaweed), cut into squares
Sesame oil
Instructions:
In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, salt, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a separate pan, cook the sliced pork or chicken until fully cooked and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms and bok choy until tender and set aside.
Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions and divide among 4 bowls.
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and add the cooked pork or chicken, mushrooms, and bok choy.
Top with sliced boiled eggs, nori squares, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious bowl of homemade ramen!
With this simple recipe, you can enjoy the savory and satisfying taste of ramen in the comfort of your own home. Whether you prefer it spicy, salty, or umami, this noodle soup is sure to warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied.