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How to Perfect Ramen Chashu

Shoyu Ramen with Chashu Pork

Learn how to perfect ramen chashu in this authentic shoyu ramen recipe that delivers rich flavors and tender pork.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 800

Ingredients
  

Broth Ingredients
  • 2 lb chicken bones
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 inch knob of ginger sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 stalks green onion chopped
Chashu Ingredients
  • 2 lb pork belly
  • ? cup sake
  • ? cup soy sauce
  • ? cup mirin
  • ? cup water
  • ? cup granulated sugar
  • 1 inch knob of ginger sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 stalk green onion
Tare Ingredients
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sake
  • 2 teaspoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • ? tablespoon ginger finely minced
  • 1 stalk green onion
  • 1 3x3 inch konbu
  • 1 ounce bonito flakes
Noodle and Topping Ingredients
  • 12 ounces ramen noodles
  • 4 teaspoons MSG
  • ? cup thinly shaved onion
  • a handful radish sprouts
  • ? cup chopped scallions
  • 4 soft boiled eggs

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Saucepan
  • strainer
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

Broth Preparation
  1. Rinse chicken bones and place them in a large pot covered with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, rinsing bones and pot.
  2. Place chicken bones back in the pot with 8 cups of water, ginger, garlic, and 3 stalks of green onion. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours. Skim fat and keep warm.
Chashu Preparation
  1. Combine pork belly with sake, soy sauce, mirin, water, sugar, ginger, garlic, and the stalk of green onion in a pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours or until pork is fall-apart tender.
Tare Preparation
  1. Combine all ingredients for tare in a small saucepot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain, discarding ingredients. Let cool.
Noodle Assembly
  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain. Pour 1 tablespoon tare, 2 cups chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon MSG per bowl. Add noodles, thinly shaved onion, radish sprouts, scallions, and a boiled egg. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to switch out the pork for chicken or beef, or add your favorite vegetables such as mushrooms and bok choy. Get creative with additional toppings for a personalized flair.

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