Low Calorie High Protein Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe in 15 mins

pork bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: pork neck bones

Chicken bones are lower in fat, while pork neck bones are more affordable.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while instant noodles are budget-friendly.

Chop 20g of green onion.

Measure out 100g of pork mince (10% fat).

In a pot, add 140ml of water and 2g of kombu (or 1g of MSG).

Add 200ml of unsweetened soy milk to the pot.

Stir in 15ml of soy sauce and 15ml of sake.

Add 1.5g of salt and 1.5g of sugar to the mixture.

Add 3.5g of oyster sauce and 1 tsp of neutral oil (5ml).

Cook on medium heat until the mixture changes color.

Add 1 tsp of minced garlic (8g) and cook for 20-30 seconds on medium heat.

Ensure the kombu is boiled slowly to develop umami, ideally around 60℃ (140°F).

Boil for about 30 seconds to burn off the alcohol from the sake.

Keep the bowl warm while preparing the ramen noodles.

Cook 130g of ramen noodles according to the packet instructions, using plenty of water to prevent stickiness.

Serve the ramen with 1/2 nori sheet.

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