Time: 1 hour 15 min (about 25 min hands-on)4 servingsapprox. 620 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 30 g protein / serving
Shoyu ramen (醤油ラーメン, soy sauce ramen) is the oldest and most classic of Japanese ramen: a clear, golden-brown chicken or pork stock seasoned with soy sauce (tare), with chewy noodles and rich toppings. It is the foundation of the Tokyo style.
Boil the eggs for 7 minutes, cool in iced water, peel and marinate in a mix of 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin and 2 tbsp water in the fridge for 2–4 hours.
Simmer the stock with the ginger and garlic for 15 minutes over low heat, then strain.
For the tare, warm the soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar in a small pan for 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
Put 2 tbsp tare and 1 tsp sesame oil in each bowl and pour over the hot stock (about 350 ml per bowl).
Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water for the time given on the packet (1.5–3 minutes), drain well and divide among the bowls.
Top with the chashu, halved egg, nori, bamboo shoots and spring onion and serve at once.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
The tare (seasoning base) and the stock are made separately and meet in the bowl, so you can control the flavour exactly.
A 7-minute egg has a still-syrupy yolk.
Cook the noodles fresh, just before serving, as they soften quickly.
Serve piping hot, in very hot bowls.
Frequently asked questions
What is chashu?
Pork belly or shoulder, rolled and braised in soy and mirin, then sliced.
A shortcut?
Use good bought stock, cooked ham and a quick egg.