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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ramen is known as a soup dish that is distinctive in Japanese cuisine. There are many types of Ramen, among which Shoyu Ramen is worth mentioning. Now, TasteVN will go to the kitchen to share with you how to cook Shoyu Ramen in an extremely simple way but with an incredibly appealing taste.
Ingredients for Shoyu Ramen For 1 person
Fresh Ramen 1 pack Egg 1 piece Pork fat 1 teaspoon Dried seaweed 1 sheet Green onions 4 stalks Ginger 1 piece Shoyu soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sake 1 tablespoon Chicken powder 1 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon
What is Shoyu Ramen?
- Shoyu Ramen is a type of Ramen. Ramen is a traditional dish from Japan. There are many types of Ramen such as: Shoyu ramen, Tsukemen ramen, Sapporo ramen, Hakata ramen,…
- Shoyu Ramen is a very popular dish in Tokyo, and not only that, this noodle dish is also known in many countries around the world. It is called Shoyu Ramen because the noodles have a characteristic brown color and a light aroma of soybeans. Shoyu in Japanese means soy sauce.
- A bowl of Shoyu Ramen consists of 2 main components: noodles and broth. The noodles are small in size and made from wheat flour. The broth is made from chicken cooked with vegetables and soy sauce. Additionally, it is served with boiled eggs, fish cakes, green onions, seaweed, bamboo shoots,…
How to choose good quality eggs
- To buy good eggs, the first and simplest thing is to observe the eggshell. Accordingly, quality eggs will have a uniform color, no cracks or dark spots.
- When you touch the egg, if you feel a slight roughness, the surface is uneven, then it is guaranteed to be fresh eggs. Because if it is a freshly laid egg, the small pores on the surface of the egg have not closed yet, so you will feel a slight roughness.
- You can also check the quality of the egg by gently shaking it and bringing it close to your ear to listen. If you do not hear any noise, then it is a fresh egg.
- In addition, you can shine a light on the egg. A good egg will have a small air chamber, the yolk will be round, not moving and balanced in the middle of the egg, while the egg white will be transparent.
How to make Shoyu Ramen
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, cut off the roots, damaged leaves, and base of the green onions, then wash them clean, and use a knife to chop them finely.
For ginger, peel it clean, wash it, and then grate it finely.
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Making Eggs
First, you place a pot on the induction stove. Then, add water to the pot and cook until the water boils, then add the eggs.
After adding the eggs, cook for about 6 – 7 minutes, then turn off the heat. Use a ladle to scoop the eggs into a bowl of water with a few ice cubes to make peeling the eggs easier later.
Next, place another pot on the stove. Gradually add 1 tablespoon of Shoyu soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Sake, and 1 teaspoon of sugar into the pot and stir the mixture well.
Heat the mixture over low heat until small bubbles form, then add the peeled eggs. After that, use a spoon to roll the eggs back and forth to let them soak in the mixture evenly.
After 4 – 5 minutes of rolling the eggs, they will have absorbed the seasoning and have a beautiful color. Remove the eggs and cut them in half.
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Blanching Noodles
You prepare a pot of boiling water, then drop the noodles into a ladle. Dip the ladle with the noodles into the pot of water, then use chopsticks to separate the noodle strands.
After 3 – 5 minutes, the noodles will become soft, and you can scoop them into a bowl.
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Make the broth
You gradually add 1 tablespoon of Shoyu soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of chicken powder, prepped green onions, a little minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon of pork fat into a bowl.
Next, you pour 300ml of boiling water into the bowl and stir well to dissolve the seasonings.
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Completion
You add the prepped noodles into the broth and mix well.
Finally, you place the eggs, dried seaweed, and green onions on top, and it’s ready to serve.
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Final product
Shoyu Ramen has chewy noodles, and the broth carries the distinctive aroma of Shoyu soy sauce, ginger, and green onions. The eggs are infused with flavor.
And now we have a truly enticing bowl of Shoyu Ramen. Enjoying a bowl of Shoyu Ramen is sure to delight you and your family.
With the way to cook Shoyu Ramen that TasteVN just shared, hope you will cook incredibly appealing bowls of noodles. Be sure to jot down the recipe to treat your family. Wishing you success in your cooking!
