15 Famous Japanese Food You Must Try Ejournalz from ejournalz.com
Introduction
Do you crave a hearty bowl of soup on a cold day? Look no further than Japanese ramen. This dish combines chewy noodles, savory broth, and a variety of toppings to create a flavorful and filling meal. With this recipe, you can enjoy a steaming bowl of ramen in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
For the broth:
- 8 cups of water - 1 onion, chopped - 4 garlic cloves, minced - 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced - 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon of miso paste - 2 teaspoons of soy sauce - 2 teaspoons of mirin - Salt to taste
For the noodles:
- 4 servings of ramen noodles - 4 eggs - 4 sheets of nori (dried seaweed) - 2 green onions, thinly sliced - 1 cup of bean sprouts - 1 cup of sliced mushrooms - 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
Instructions
For the broth:
1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. 3. Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil. 4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Remove the pot from the heat and strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer. 6. Return the broth to the pot and stir in the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and salt to taste.
For the noodles:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender. 3. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water. 4. In the same pot, bring another pot of water to a boil. 5. Add the eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled or 10 minutes for hard-boiled. 6. Remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool. 7. Peel the eggs and slice them in half.
For the toppings:
1. In a small pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. 2. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are softened. 3. In a separate pan, blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. 4. Divide the cooked noodles among four bowls. 5. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. 6. Top each bowl with a sheet of nori, sliced green onions, sliced mushrooms, and bean sprouts. 7. Place two egg halves on top of each bowl.
Nutrition
This recipe yields four servings. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 400 - Fat: 15g - Carbohydrates: 50g - Protein: 20g Enjoy your delicious bowl of Japanese ramen!
