Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Broth Preparation
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
