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Hey there foodies! Got a craving for some next-level comfort food? This Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen with House-Made Noodles, is here to blow your taste buds away. Get ready for a cozy, flavor-packed journey that'll warm you up from the inside out. Let's dive into a bowl of pure deliciousness!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 packs of house-made ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves black garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or pork broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 eggs, soft-boiled
- 200g pork belly, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
- Optional toppings: corn kernels, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts
- Cook the house-made ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced black garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or pork broth and water. Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, salt, and white pepper. Bring the broth to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- While the broth is simmering, prepare the soft-boiled eggs by cooking them in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath to cool. Peel and set aside.
- In a separate pan, cook the thinly sliced pork belly until browned and crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender.
- To assemble the ramen bowls, divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Arrange the cooked pork belly slices, soft-boiled eggs (sliced in half), sliced shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and nori strips on top of the noodles.
- Garnish with any optional toppings of your choice, such as corn kernels, bamboo shoots, or bean sprouts.
- Serve the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen hot and enjoy the comforting warmth and delicious flavors!