EASY Real Tonkotsu Ramen
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 oz pork fat
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups dashi stock
you can substitute with chicken stock
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
unsweetened cashew or unsweetened oat milk
- 1 portion fresh frozen or instant ramen noodles
for tonkotsu, I recommend thin noodles
- 3 to 4 tbsp tsuyu or chashu tare
Japanese soup base sauce
- 1 green onion
chopped
- Handful beansprouts
- Handful black fungus
- 1 to 2 slices of chashu
- 1/2 to 1 ramen egg
- 1 clove garlic
optional
Directions
- 1
Place pork fat in a medium pot with enough water to cover pork. Bring it to boil over medium high then cook pork belly 5 to 7 minutes or until fully cooked. Cut pork fat into small chunks and place in a blender. Add chicken stock and blend high speed until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour pork fat and chicken stock mixture back to now-empty-pot (rinse pot quickly then use) then add in dashi stock and unsweetened soy milk. Stir and bring it to simmer over medium heat. Also, bring another pot of water to boil to cook noodles and toppings.
- 2
Meanwhile, let’s prepare ramen toppings. Chop green onion. Slice black fungus into long thin strips. Prepare chashu by searing on a dry pan over high heat, torch or high broil for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
When water is boiling, blanch bean sprouts for 1 minute then remove from water. Drain well and set aside. Next, blanch black fungus for 1 minutes then remove from water. Drain well and set aside. Finally, start cooking noodles. Fresh or frozen one will take only 2 minutes. Instant ramen noodles will take 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
While noodles are cooking, add tsuyu or chashu tare in a serving bowl. Carefully, pour 1 1/2 cup of broth we made earlier. Mix well. Drain cooked noodles well and add to bowl. Stir noodles to coat evenly with broth and arrange. Arrange toppings on top of noodles – beansprouts, black fungus, green onions, chashu and ramen egg. Lastly, to your taste, grate in a clove of garlic. This sharp spicy garlic will perfectly balance this thick rich broth. Enjoy!
EASY Real Tonkotsu Ramen
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About this Recipe
Craving the rich, creamy comfort of a classic tonkotsu ramen without spending hours in the kitchen? This easy recipe brings authentic flavors to your bowl in just minutes, making restaurant-quality ramen an achievable weeknight meal.
Why This Ramen Will Change Your Life
What makes this tonkotsu ramen so special is its incredible speed and ingenious ingredient choices. By leveraging accessible ingredients like chicken stock, dashi, and unsweetened plant-based milks, you can achieve that signature opaque, velvety broth without the traditional multi-day bone-boiling process. The addition of pork fat provides a foundational richness that truly elevates the overall experience.
You'll find yourself diving into a bowl of deeply flavorful, creamy broth that coats every thin ramen noodle. The texture is luxurious and satisfying, perfectly balanced by the tender chashu, crisp beansprouts, and earthy black fungus. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of savory, umami-rich notes, creating a comforting yet vibrant meal that feels both indulgent and surprisingly light. This recipe proves that exceptional ramen doesn't require an all-day commitment.
Customization & Variations
This versatile recipe allows for easy adjustments to suit your pantry and preferences. You can readily swap chicken stock for dashi stock if dashi is unavailable, ensuring a rich base regardless. For the creamy element, feel free to use unsweetened soy milk, cashew milk, or oat milk based on your dietary needs or what you have on hand. Don't have tsuyu? Chashu tare is a perfect substitute for that deep savory punch. Feel free to add extra greens like spinach, or another type of mushroom for variety. For a vegetarian approach, omit the pork fat and chashu, increasing the dashi and potentially adding fried tofu.
Serve this glorious bowl as a complete meal, letting its layers of flavor speak for themselves. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening or a quick, impressive lunch. Garnish with the vibrant green onion and a perfectly jammy ramen egg for an appealing presentation.