Japanese Ramen with Dashi – Perfect for HOT WOK Gas Burner

Make authentic Japanese ramen from scratch with your HOT WOK! This recipe delivers a deep umami flavor with homemade dashi, aromatic oil, and a flavorful tare. Perfect for a cozy evening with plenty of warmth and taste!

Ingredients (2 servings)

Dashi (Soup Base)

• 1 piece kombu seaweed
• 3 dried anchovies
• 3 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 900 ml water
• 1 handful bonito flakes

Aromatic Oil

• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 green onions
• Chicken skin
• 3 tbsp oil or fat

Tare (Flavor Enhancer for the Broth)

• 1.5 dl dashi
• 4 tbsp sake
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 3 tbsp coarse salt

Toppings

• Marinated pork tenderloin
• Marinated bamboo shoots
• Fish cakes
• Fresh green onions
• Ajitsuke eggs (marinated eggs)
• Fresh egg noodles
• Bean sprouts

Instructions

Dashi – The Soup Base

1. Place kombu seaweed, dried shiitake mushrooms, and dried anchovies in 900 ml of water. Let it soak for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Pour the mixture into a wok or pot and slowly bring it to a simmer on your HOT WOK gas burner. Let it simmer for 10 minutes over low to medium heat.
3. Remove the kombu and add bonito flakes. Turn off the heat and let the flakes settle for a few minutes.
4. Strain the liquid and set it aside.

Aromatic Oil

1. Finely chop garlic and green onions.
2. Heat oil or fat in a small pan or wok over low heat. Add the chopped ingredients and chicken skin.
3. Fry slowly until golden and crispy. Stir regularly to prevent burning.
4. Strain the oil and set it aside. Discard the garlic, onion, and chicken skin.

Soup

1. Take 1.5 dl dashi and set it aside for the tare.
2. Heat the remaining dashi and add 800 ml of chicken broth. Keep the soup warm on your HOT WOK gas burner until serving.

Tare – The Flavor Booster

1. In a small pot, combine 1.5 dl dashi, sake, mirin, soy sauce, and coarse salt.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the salt dissolves.

Noodles

1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
2. Drain and set aside.

Serving

1. In each bowl, add 4 tbsp tare and 2 tbsp aromatic oil.
2. Pour in the hot broth and add the cooked noodles. Mix well.
3. Top with marinated pork tenderloin, marinated bamboo shoots, fish cakes, green onions, ajitsuke eggs, and bean sprouts.

🔥 Enjoy your homemade ramen with deep umami flavors – prepared on your HOT WOK gas burner! 🔥🍜