Description
Make authentic homemade ramen with rich, flavorful broth, tender noodles, and customizable toppings. This easy ramen recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen in under an hour.
Ingredients
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For the Broth:
- 8 cups chicken or pork broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon mirin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- Salt to taste
For the Noodles:
- 8 ounces fresh or dried ramen noodles
Toppings (Choose Your Favorites):
- Soft-boiled eggs (marinated in soy sauce)
- Sliced pork (chashu) or grilled chicken
- Green onions, chopped
- Mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, or button)
- Nori (seaweed sheets)
- Bamboo shoots
- Corn kernels
- Bean sprouts
- Chili oil or sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Broth
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in soy sauce, miso paste, mirin, and fish sauce.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 2: Cook the Noodles
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil.
- Add ramen noodles and cook per package instructions (typically 2-3 minutes for fresh noodles).
- Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Prepare the Toppings
- Soft-boil eggs by boiling for 6-7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Slice meats, mushrooms, and green onions.
- Marinate eggs in soy sauce for extra flavor.
Step 4: Assemble the Ramen Bowl
- Divide cooked noodles into serving bowls.
- Ladle hot broth over the noodles.
- Arrange toppings as desired.
- Garnish with chili oil, sesame seeds, or additional seasonings.
Notes
- For a richer broth, simmer for up to 2 hours and use pork or chicken bones.
- Store broth and noodles separately to maintain texture.
- Fresh or frozen ramen noodles offer the best texture compared to instant noodles.
- Adjust spice level with chili oil or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Keywords: Homemade ramen, easy ramen recipe, authentic ramen, Japanese noodle soup, rich ramen broth