shio ramen

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Shio in Japan means clear broth with a appealing sea salt flavor

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shio ramen

  • SHIO BASE
  • 1
    piece kombu wiped with damp cloth
  • 1 c
    japanese white soy sauce
  • 4 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    bonito flakes
  • SHIO RAMEN
  • 8 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 c
    shio base
  • 4 Tbsp
    oil divided
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/2 lb
    ground pork
  • 2 Tbsp
    hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    japanese 7 spice
  • 1 sm
    onions sliced
  • 1/2 c
    shredded carrots
  • 8 oz
    shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 1/2
    head savoy cabbage sliced
  • 1 c
    bean sprouts
  • 2 pkg
    ramen noodles without the spice packet
  • 3
    scallions sliced

How To Make shio ramen

  • 1
    To make the Shio base. Place the water in a large pot. Add the Zombu, White Soy sauce, and bonito flakes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and simmer 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Discard the solids.
  • 2
    For the ramen. Place the chicken stock and Shio base in a large pot. Bring just to a boil and reduce to low to keep warm
  • 3
    Add 2 tbsp of oil to a wok or skillet. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook until no longer pink, Add the Hoisin and the Japanese 7 spice. Remove from pan and place in the shio broth.
  • 4
    Add the other 2 tbsp of oil to the pan and add the onions, mushroom, carrots, and cabbage. Cook for 3 minutes. Add into the shio broth.
  • 5
    Add the bean sprouts and stir. Keep on low. Cook the Ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain
  • 6
    Place the noodles in a bowl. Ladle the broth over the noodles and top with scallions

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