Tonkotsu Ramen
A deeply rich, creamy pork broth simmered until opaque and silky, served with soy-sweet tare, braised pork belly, soft-cooked eggs, and springy noodles. Long, hands-on simmering and a concentrated tare create the layered, savory finish this ramen demands.
6 lb pork leg bones
1 lb chicken carcass
16 cup water
1 onion, halved
6 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp ginger, smashed
4 dried shiitake
1 kombu, 4–6 inch sheet
4 oz pork fat, roughly chopped
6 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp mirin
4 tbsp sake
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp white pepper
1 ½ lb pork belly, rolled and tied
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
1 tbsp sesame oil
12 oz ramen noodles
4 eggs
1 tbsp toasted sesame
4 sheet nori
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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