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Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

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A rich and creamy bowl of spicy tonkotsu ramen, featuring a pork bone broth base, bold miso paste, and spicy chili oil. Topped with tender chashu pork, soft-boiled eggs, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms, this comforting Japanese dish is perfect for ramen lovers.

Ingredients

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  • For the Tonkotsu Broth:

    • 3 lbs pork neck bones
    • 1 onion, halved
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
    • Water to cover
    • 1 cup soy milk (optional, for creaminess)

  • For the Tare Sauce:

    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp mirin
    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 1 tbsp sugar

  • For the Chili Oil:

    • 1/4 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp togarashi chili flakes

  • For the Ramen Bowl:

    • 4 portions of Japanese ramen noodles
    • 8 slices chashu pork
    • 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
    • 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
    • 4 sheets nori
    • Additional chili oil and tare sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth:

    • Blanch the pork bones in boiling water for 10 minutes, then rinse and clean.
    • Add the bones, onion, garlic, and shiitake mushrooms to a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a rolling boil.
    • Boil for 12 hours, replenishing water as needed to maintain volume. Skim impurities regularly.
    • Add soy milk in the last hour for extra creaminess.

  2. Make the Tare Sauce:

    • Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Prepare the Chili Oil:

    • Heat the oil in a small pan. Add minced garlic and togarashi chili flakes. Cook on low heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Strain and set aside.

  4. Cook the Noodles:

    • Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  5. Assemble the Bowls:

    • Divide noodles into 4 bowls. Add broth, tare sauce, and chili oil to taste.
    • Top each bowl with chashu pork slices, half a soft-boiled egg, scallions, and nori.

Notes

  • To save time, use store-bought ramen noodles.
  • Soy milk is optional but enhances the creaminess of the broth.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing chili oil.

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Keywords: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

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