Tonkotsu Ramen Soup

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Tonkotsu ramen, a beloved Japanese dish, has a rich and fascinating history. It originated in Fukuoka, a city in southern Japan, in the 1930s. The story goes that it was created by a street vendor who wanted to make a cheap and filling meal for the working class.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword Soup, Tonkotsu Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen Soup

Prep Time 1 40

Total Time 20

Servings People

Calories 656kcal

Equipment

1 Noodle Bowls
1 Ramen Spoons & Chopsticks
1 Noodle Strainers
1 Ladle
1 Yukihira Soup Pots
1 Mise En Place Containers
1 Soup Refractometers

Ingredients

Stock

4 lb Pork bones with a little meat on them. (I used beef instead because of the difference in flavors!)
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp Soy sauce
8 cups Filtered Water
4 tbsp Rice wine vinegar

Chashu Pork Vs. Beef

2 lb Beef chunk sliced thinly / Roast will work just fine
3 cloves Garlic, peeled and minced

Mushrooms

8 oz Portobello mushrooms sliced
3 oz Enoki mushrooms

Noodles

1/2 lb Homemade Ramen Noodles (Recipe bellow)

Toppings

3 oz Thinly sliced green onions
4 eggs soft boiled for 8 minutes

Instructions

Boil noodles with plenty of hot water.
Mix soup base with soup stock and hot water
Transfer noodles into a bowl and add seasoning oil
Add toppings to garnish your dish.
Enjoy!

Notes

Neglecting the Toppings

The toppings and garnishes play an important role in tonkotsu ramen, adding additional flavors and textures to the dish. Don't skimp on the toppings and take the time to arrange them beautifully. They can elevate your homemade tonkotsu ramen to restaurant-quality.

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