Description
This classic Shoyu Ramen recipe features a savory soy sauce-based broth made from chicken stock and kombu, paired with tender ramen noodles and traditional toppings like soft-boiled eggs, chashu beef, bean sprouts, green onions, and nori strips. Perfect for a comforting, flavorful meal that brings authentic Japanese flavors to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (about 4×4 inches)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake
Noodles and Toppings
- 2 servings ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 4 slices chashu beef
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into strips)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth Base: In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, water, and kombu. Let these ingredients soak together for 20 minutes to infuse the broth with deep umami flavors from the kombu.
- Heat the Broth: Place the pot over medium heat and warm the broth until it is nearly boiling. Just before it reaches a boil, remove the kombu to prevent bitterness in the broth.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, and sake into the broth. Reduce the heat and let the broth simmer gently for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors together perfectly.
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, either fresh or dried. Once cooked, drain them well and evenly divide the noodles into serving bowls.
- Assemble the Ramen Bowls: Ladle the hot broth over the noodles in each bowl. Then, beautifully arrange the soft-boiled eggs, chashu beef slices, bean sprouts, sliced green onions, and strips of nori on top as toppings. Serve immediately for a warm, delicious meal.
Notes
- Soaking kombu before heating enhances the broth’s umami without bitterness.
- Remove kombu right before boiling to keep the broth clear and clean-tasting.
- Use fresh ramen noodles if possible for the best texture.
- Soft-boiled eggs can be prepared ahead by boiling for 6-7 minutes and then peeled.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to taste if you prefer a saltier or milder broth.
