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How to make ramen step by step

By Gretel Morales - 2023-01-04T17:28:01Z
The ramen is an iconic dish of Japanese cuisine, appearing in all kinds of cartoons and shows, and has reached every corner of the world to become a soup that saves us in a pinch, is easy to prepare, and very versatile. This Japanese dish was born in 1910 when a group of cooks mixed noodles with a well-seasoned broth. Years later, in 1958, a company began producing the famous instant ramen, which was only available in chicken flavor. Later, the famous Japanese ramen spread worldwide and became one of the most popular dishes. So, if you are also a fan of Japanese food, don’t hesitate any longer and learn to make shrimp ramen, egg ramen, and spicy chicken ramen at home; it’s very easy! Shrimp Ramen Discover the flavors of Japanese cuisine with this shrimp ramen recipe, as the combination of flavors is simply irresistible. Ingredients For the shrimp 500 grams of shrimp, cleaned 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, for frying 1 tablespoon of garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of ginger, grated 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin stripsFor the ramen 140 grams of wheat noodles Enough water Enough salt 2 cups of shrimp broth 1/4 cup of rice wine 1/4 cup of sake 3 tablespoons of soy sauce Enough green onions, sliced To taste hot sauce Preparation Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Place the noodles in a pot over medium heat, pour in enough water to cover, and season with salt. Then, add the shrimp broth, rice wine, sake, and soy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes, until the noodles are ready. Adjust the seasoning. Lower the heat and add the shrimp preparation. Cook for 2 minutes. Serve the shrimp ramen in a deep bowl, garnish with sliced green onions, and add hot sauce to taste. You can also read: The secret to perfect ramenEgg Ramen This egg ramen is prepared with the same ingredients as traditional ramen but in a much quicker and more practical way, as you only need a few tricks and secrets to speed up the preparation. Ingredients For the egg 2 eggs Enough boiling water 2 tablespoons of white vinegar Enough ice water 1 cup of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of sake 1 teaspoon of ginger powder For the ramen 2 tablespoons of sesame oil 2 green onions, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup of carrot, grated 1 teaspoon of ginger powder 2 liters of chicken broth 1 package of instant ramen noodles 1 cup of shiitake mushrooms For garnish Nori seaweed, cut into strips Fried pork belly Chili flakes To taste green onions, sliced Preparation To cook the egg: heat a pot with enough water until it boils, then add the white vinegar and the eggs. Cook for 7 minutes, as the yolk should be slightly soft, then remove the egg from the hot water, placing it immediately in a bowl with cold water and ice. Remove the shell by tapping with a spoon and set aside. Heat the soy sauce, sake, and ginger powder until small bubbles form. When the sauce reaches this point, add the cooked eggs and start bathing them with a spoon for 3 minutes or until they are colored. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl with the soy sauce, and let rest for 10 minutes or until you finish the preparation. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and ginger with sesame oil for 5 minutes, until the ingredients begin to brown and caramelize slightly. At that point, add the chicken broth, wait for it to boil, and add the ramen noodles and shiitake mushrooms. Cook the ramen for 6 minutes and remove from heat. Serve the broth with the ramen, add the mushrooms, then garnish with the pork belly, halved egg, and decorate with nori seaweed, a little ginger, and sliced green onion. You can also read: The best dishes of Japanese cuisineChicken Ramen Are you a fan of Japanese food and spicy dishes? Then don’t hesitate to try this chicken ramen, as it is a recipe full of flavor, but it is also very practical and easy to prepare. Ingredients 1/4 cup of sesame oil 1/2 chicken breast, skin-on and boneless 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons of ginger, finely chopped 2 green onions, cut into medium-sized diagonal pieces 2 tablespoons of Sriracha sauce 1 liter of vegetable broth 1/2 cup of soy sauce 1/4 cup of rice vinegar 2 cups of ramen noodles 1/2 cup of green onions, only the green part, thinly sliced 1/2 cup of mushrooms, sautéed with sesame oil 1/2 cup of bean sprouts, cooked 2 eggs, boiled and halved To taste cilantro, for garnish To taste black sesame, for garnish Preparation Heat the sesame oil in a pot, sear the chicken breast for 5 minutes on each side, and remove from the pot. Then, add the garlic, green onion, and ginger. Fry for 2 minutes. Return the breast to the pot and pour in the vegetable broth, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, and soy sauce. Cover the pot and cook. Remove the chicken and slice it into 1 cm thick pieces. Set aside. Add the ramen noodles to the broth and cook for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken ramen in a bowl: place the noodles, add two slices of chicken, mushrooms, bean sprouts, 1 piece of boiled egg, and garnish with green onion. You can also read: The 5 most popular street food dishes in AsiaNow that you know three amazing ways to prepare homemade ramen in no time, say goodbye to instant ramen and surprise your family or friends; let’s get to work!