15 mins Shoyu Ramen Recipe

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

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

chashu (braised pork)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein option, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than pork.

Combine 370g chicken breast mince and 230g lean pork mince in a pot.

Add 900ml water, 1/3 tsp salt, 6g kombu (or 3g MSG), 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp mirin, 80ml soy sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic, and 1/2 tsp ginger to the pot.

Stir the mixture and heat on medium until boiling, stirring every 2 minutes to extract maximum flavor.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Prepare 130g ramen noodles according to package instructions, using plenty of water to prevent stickiness.

Keep the serving bowl warm while preparing the ramen.

Optionally, prepare a nori sheet for serving.

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