Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 packages fresh ramen noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 1-inch piece ginger (peeled and minced)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cooking sake
  • 1 cup dashi
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 cup ramen water (the water the ramen noodles are cooking in)
  • 2 ramen eggs (optional)
  • menma – pickled bamboo
  • dry nori sheets
  • chopped scallions
  • ground white pepper

Instruction

  • In a small pot over medium high heat, add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Add the remaining ingredients for the soup – except ramen water – and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add ramen noodles to the boiling water and cook according to directions on the package. For fresh noodles, it shouldn’t be more than 2-3 minutes.
  • Before draining the noodles, scoop 1 cup of ramen water and add it to the shoyu soup. Stir.
  • Drain the noodles and divide them among two bowls.
  • Pour soup into bowls and add desired toppings. Serve immediately.