Separate broth and noodles
Cook the noodles separately and combine them with broth only when they are prepared. So they do not become muddy.
This everyday Ramen recipe relies on good broth, a spicy soy-miso base and separately cooked noodles. The toppings are prepared and placed in the hot broth only when they are prepared.
Why this recipe works
Ramen lives on stratification: broth, spice paste or tare, noodles and toppings each fulfil their own task. The noodles should not stand around in the broth, but come freshly cooked into the bowl. So they remain elastic and the soup looks clearer.
Recipe
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup with strong broth, tara, ramen noodles and toppings such as egg, spring onions, mushrooms, nori and chicken or tofu.
Heat the broth. Stir in soy sauce, miso, mirine, sesame oil, garlic and ginger and let it soak for 10 minutes.
Cook eggs softly, fry mushrooms or let them rest, blanch Pak Choi briefly and cut spring onions.
Cook ramen noodles separately according to the package. Drain and immediately spread on bowls.
Add hot broth over the noodles. Put on chicken, tofu or pig belly, mushrooms, pak choi, egg and nori.
Finish with spring onions and eat directly before the noodles become soft.
Kitchen know-how
Cook the noodles separately and combine them with broth only when they are prepared. So they do not become muddy.
Ramen is more relaxed when eggs, mushrooms, vegetables and protein are prepared before cooking the pasta.
Stir in soy sauce, miso and Mirin gradually so that the broth does not become too salty.
Variations
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
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