Ingredients
– 2 pounds chicken bones for chicken stock
– 8 cups water for chicken stock
– 1 (2-inch) knob of ginger for chicken stock
– 5 cloves garlic for chicken stock
– 3 stalks green onion for chicken stock
– 2 pounds pork belly for chashu pork
– Β½ cup sake for chashu pork
– Β½ cup soy sauce for chashu pork
– Β½ cup mirin for chashu pork
– Β½ cup water for chashu pork
– ΒΌ cup granulated sugar for chashu pork
– 1 (1-inch) knob of ginger for chashu pork
– 2 cloves garlic (smashed) for chashu pork
– 1 stalk green onion for chashu pork
– 1 cup soy sauce for shoyu tare
– 2 teaspoons sake for shoyu tare
– 2 teaspoons mirin for shoyu tare
– 1 teaspoon granulated sugar for shoyu tare
– 1 garlic clove (finely minced) for shoyu tare
– Β½ tablespoon ginger (finely minced) for shoyu tare
– 1 stalk green onion for shoyu tare
– 1 piece konbu (3Γ3 inch) for shoyu tare
– 1 ounce bonito flakes for shoyu tare
– 12 ounces ramen noodles
– 4 teaspoons MSG
– ΒΌ cup thinly shaved onion
– 1 handful of radish sprouts
– ΒΌ cup chopped scallions
– 4 soft-boiled eggs
Instructions
1-First, rinse the 2 pounds of chicken bones and boil them covered in water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse both the bones and the pot to remove impurities.
2-Return the bones to the pot with 8 cups of water, 1 (2-inch) knob of ginger, 5 cloves garlic, and 3 stalks green onion, then simmer covered for 2 hours while skimming off fat to keep the broth clear and warm.
3-For the chashu pork, combine 2 pounds of pork belly with Β½ cup sake, Β½ cup soy sauce, Β½ cup mirin, Β½ cup water, ΒΌ cup granulated sugar, 1 (1-inch) knob of ginger, 2 cloves garlic (smashed), and 1 stalk green onion in a pot.
4-Cover the pot, bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 2 hours or until the pork is tender, allowing the flavors to meld perfectly.
5-Prepare the shoyu tare by combining 1 cup soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sake, 2 teaspoons mirin, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 garlic clove (finely minced), Β½ tablespoon ginger (finely minced), 1 stalk green onion, 1 piece konbu (3Γ3 inch), and 1 ounce bonito flakes; boil for 1 minute, simmer for 5 minutes, then strain and cool for a rich sauce.
6-Cook 12 ounces of ramen noodles until al dente, following package instructions for the ideal texture.
7-To assemble each bowl, add 1 tablespoon of shoyu tare, 2 cups of chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of MSG, then top with the noodles, ΒΌ cup thinly shaved onion, 1 handful of radish sprouts, ΒΌ cup chopped scallions, and 1 soft-boiled egg before serving immediately.
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π² Blanch chicken bones first to remove impurities for a clearer broth.
π₯’ Slow simmer chashu pork for tender, fall-apart texture; consider a slow cooker or pressure cooker.
π§ Prepare shoyu tare in advance to deepen flavor; strain well and refrigerate until needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Simmering time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering, Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
