Ingredients
Scale
- For the broth:
- 4 lbs pork bones (preferably femur and trotters)
- 1 large onion, halved
- 1 head garlic, halved
- 2 inches ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions
- 3 liters water
- Optional: pork fat or marrow for added richness
- For the noodles:
- Fresh ramen noodles (store-bought or homemade)
- Toppings:
- Chashu pork slices
- Soft-boiled eggs (ajitsuke tamago)
- Green onions, sliced
- Bamboo shoots (menma)
- Nori seaweed sheets
- Red pickled ginger (beni shoga)
- For the tare (flavoring sauce):
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon sake or mirin
Instructions
- Rinse pork bones thoroughly to remove blood and impurities. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, blanch for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse.
- In a clean pot, add bones and 3 liters water. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for at least 12 hours, skimming scum periodically. Simmer longer for richer broth, up to 20 hours for authentic flavor.
- Mix soy sauce, miso paste, and sake/mirin in a small bowl to make the tare sauce. Stir until smooth and adjust to taste.
- Cook fresh ramen noodles in boiling water according to package instructions (about 2-3 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Strain the broth to remove solids. Return broth to heat, stir in the tare sauce, and bring to a simmer.
- Divide cooked noodles into bowls, ladle hot broth over, and top with sliced chashu, soft-boiled eggs, green onions, bamboo shoots, and nori for an authentic presentation.
Notes
- Ensure to simmer the broth slowly and for a long time for maximum flavor and creaminess.
- You can prepare toppings ahead of time to streamline assembly.
- Adjust tare ingredients to suit your preferred flavor strength.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-20 hours
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten, Dairy-Free (depending on noodles and toppings)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg