Authentic Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe
A rich, creamy pork broth ramen, featuring tender slices of pork, fresh noodles, and a medley of toppings that make this dish a comforting delight.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium pot
- Strainer
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork bones
- 1 lb pork belly
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 knob ginger minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 8 cups water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 4 portions ramen noodles fresh
- 2 eggs halved, soft-boiled
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 1 sheet nori seaweed, cut into strips
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add pork bones. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones.1 lb pork bones
- In the same pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion, sautéing until fragrant.2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1 knob ginger, 1 onion
- Add the pork bones back to the pot with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.8 cups water, 1 lb pork bones
- In a medium pot, cook the pork belly until tender, then slice it thinly.1 lb pork belly
- Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Add soy sauce, miso paste, and sake, stirring to combine.1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons miso paste, 1 tablespoon sake
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions and divide into bowls.4 portions ramen noodles
- Pour the broth over the noodles and top with sliced pork belly, soft-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, and nori strips.2 eggs, 1 cup bean sprouts, 1/4 cup green onions, 1 sheet nori
Notes
The longer you simmer the broth, the richer the flavor.
Customize with additional toppings like corn, bamboo shoots, or mushrooms.
Customize with additional toppings like corn, bamboo shoots, or mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 740kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1.243mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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