Shoyu RamenSuper Simple Homemade Japanese

Ingredients−1servings+

• fresh ramen noodles1 serving
• dark soy sauce30ml (or 2 tablespoons)
• chicken broth powder1 teaspoon
• mirin1/2 teaspoon
• salt1/2 teaspoon
• chopped green onionappropriate amount
• lardabout 5g
• hot water400ml (or 400-450ml, to taste)

Directions▶ Start cooking

1. Add 30ml dark soy sauce to a bowl.
2. Add 1 teaspoon chicken broth powder.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon mirin.
4. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5. Add an appropriate amount of chopped green onion.
6. Add about 5g lard.
7. Boil water in a pot.
8. Add 1 serving fresh ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook.
9. Pour 400ml hot water into the bowl with the seasonings.
10. Drain the cooked noodles and add them to the broth.
11. (Optional) Top with chashu, menma, a boiled egg, and chopped green onion.

Tips

• Be careful not to add too much ginger, as it can result in a bitter taste.
• While the basic ramen is delicious, you can enjoy an even richer flavor by adding various toppings such as chashu, menma, and a boiled egg.

🧑‍🍳 Recipe analysis notes

Supplementary notes from the video analysis. Please check the original video before cooking.

⚠️ Where this goes wrong

• If you cook the noodles for too long, they may become soggy and lose their texture, so follow the cooking time indicated on the package.
• Since dark soy sauce, chicken broth powder, and salt are all used, you need to adjust the amount of salt to prevent it from becoming too salty.
• If lard is not measured accurately, the broth may be too greasy or lack flavor.

🔄 Substitutions

• Instead of chicken broth powder, you can use 1 teaspoon kelp broth powder for a clean umami flavor.
• If you don't have mirin, you can substitute with 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon soju or cheongju.
• If you don't have lard, you can use 5g butter or 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil to achieve a similar flavor.

🎚️ Adjusting the taste

• To reduce saltiness, decrease the amount of dark soy sauce to 20ml or reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
• To reduce sweetness, decrease the amount of mirin to 1/4 teaspoon or omit it.

✔️ Verification notes

• After pouring in the hot water, stir to check if the seasoning powder and lard have dissolved well.
• Before draining the noodles, taste one strand to check if they have reached your desired doneness.

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