Classic Japanese Shoyu Ramen
A savory soy-based Japanese ramen with springy noodles, chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, nori, scallions, and bamboo shoots.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium saucepan
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Fine strainer
- Four ramen bowls
Ingredients
Shoyu Broth
- 6 cups chicken stock low-sodium
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 piece fresh ginger 1-inch piece, sliced
Chashu and Toppings
- 1 lb pork belly rolled and tied if possible
- 1/4 cup soy sauce for the pork
- 1/4 cup mirin for the pork
- 1/4 cup water for the pork
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 12 oz fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 1 cup bamboo shoots sliced
- 2 medium scallions thinly sliced
- 2 sheets nori halved
Instructions
Cook the Chashu and Eggs:
- Place the pork belly in a Dutch oven or large skillet with the soy sauce, mirin, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 60 to 75 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Transfer the pork to a board and let it rest. Strain and reserve the cooking liquid for serving if desired.
- Boil the eggs for 6 1/2 minutes, then transfer them to ice water. Peel and set aside.
Make the Broth:
- Bring the chicken stock, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, then strain out the garlic and ginger. Keep the broth hot.
Cook and Assemble:
- Cook the ramen noodles according to their package directions. Drain thoroughly.
- Slice the chashu and soft-boiled eggs. Divide the noodles among four bowls and pour in the hot broth.
- Top with chashu, egg, bamboo shoots, scallions, and nori. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep the broth at a gentle simmer so it stays clear and balanced.
- Cook noodles separately to prevent a cloudy broth and over-soft noodles.
- Chicken thighs can replace pork belly for a lighter variation.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 39gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 1780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g