shio ramen

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jul 21, 2020

Shio in Japan means clear broth with a appealing sea salt flavor

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SHIO BASE
  • 1 piece kombu wiped with damp cloth
  • 1 cup japanese white soy sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups bonito flakes
  • SHIO RAMEN
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups shio base
  • 4 tablespoons oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon japanese 7 spice
  • 1 small onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 1/2 head savoy cabbage sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 packages ramen noodles without the spice packet
  • 3 scallions sliced

How To Make shio ramen

  • Step 1
    To make the Shio base. Place the water in a large pot. Add the Zombu, White Soy sauce, and bonito flakes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Discard the solids.
  • Step 2
    For the ramen. Place the chicken stock and Shio base in a large pot. Bring just to a boil and reduce to low to keep warm
  • Step 3
    Add 2 tbsp of oil to a wok or skillet. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook until no longer pink, Add the Hoisin and the Japanese 7 spice. Remove from pan and place in the shio broth.
  • Step 4
    Add the other 2 tbsp of oil to the pan and add the onions, mushroom, carrots, and cabbage. Cook for 3 minutes. Add into the shio broth.
  • Step 5
    Add the bean sprouts and stir. Keep on low. Cook the Ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain
  • Step 6
    Place the noodles in a bowl. Ladle the broth over the noodles and top with scallions

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: Japanese
Method: Stove Top

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