Description
Tonkotsu Ramen features a rich, creamy pork bone broth simmered for hours, paired with tender noodles, savory toppings, and bold umami flavors. This recipe simplifies the process for a comforting homemade bowl.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups pork broth (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 servings fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 4 slices chashu pork (braised pork belly)
- 2 soft boiled eggs, halved
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Broth: In a pot, warm pork broth over medium heat. Stir in miso paste (if using), soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide between bowls.
- Assemble: Pour hot broth over noodles. Top with chashu pork slices, soft boiled eggs, green onions, and nori strips.
- Finish: Drizzle sesame oil over each bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
For authentic tonkotsu broth, simmer pork bones for several hours before straining (recipe simplified here). Add mushrooms or bamboo shoots for more texture. Soft boiled eggs add rich creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tonkotsu ramen, pork bone broth ramen, creamy ramen, japanese noodle soup