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Chicken Ramen

Cultural Context

Ramen originated in China but became a beloved staple in Japan, evolving into various regional styles. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal, ramen is often customized with toppings like chicken, pork, or vegetables. Today, it has gained global popularity, with countless variations and fusion interpretations appearing in restaurants worldwide.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 chicken thighs, skinless & boneless
50ml low sodium soy sauce
50ml mirin
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 red chilli, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 thumb sized piece ginger, thinly sliced
1.5 litres best quality chicken stock
2 large carrots, julienned
100g shiitake mushrooms, halved if large
1 tsp sesame oil
150g tenderstem broccoli, sliced into bite sized pieces
1 x 300g pack ramen noodles, cooked & drained
100g bean sprouts
6 spring onions, finely sliced
4 eggs, soft boiled, cut in half to serve
Small handful coriander leaves
Small handful mint leaves

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber and nutrients.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while thighs are more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

1

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.

3

In a separate pot, prepare the ramen noodles according to package instructions and drain.

4

In a large pot, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, mirin, sliced red chilli, garlic, ginger, and bring to a simmer.

5

Add julienned carrots and shiitake mushrooms to the broth and cook until tender.

6

Add tenderstem broccoli and bean sprouts to the broth, simmering for a few minutes.

7

Ladle the broth into bowls, adding the cooked ramen noodles, and top with sliced spring onions, soft-boiled eggs, coriander, and mint leaves.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringboilingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

large potskilletseparate potladleknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

high-protein

Allergens

soyglutenegg

Also Known As

RamenTori Ramen
Local Name: 鶏ラーメン

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