Quick Generic Ichiran-Style Ramen

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Quick Generic Ichiran-Style Ramen

Staple · Noodle · Chinese20 min(Prep 5 min + Cook 15 min) · 580 kcal per serving · 1 serving · Normal

A surprising recipe that recreates the kind of tonkotsu broth restaurants simmer for hours — at home in just 20 minutes using a hand blender. Combined with Marutai noodles and a special red sauce, the result is shockingly close to Ichiran.

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Instructions

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  1. Pour 300ml water into a small pot. Cut the pork belly into small pieces with scissors directly into the pot.Uses: Water, Pork belly~2 minWatch the video from 3:26
  2. Add 1 tbsp lard, the Chinese-style bouillon, sake, garlic powder, ground pepper, and powdered gelatin. Stir.Uses: Lard (for the broth), Chinese-style bouillon (Chukaaji), Sake, Garlic powder, Ground pepper, Powdered gelatin~2 minWatch the video from 4:30
  3. Once the broth boils, cover and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes until the pork is tender.~10 minWatch the video from 6:26
  4. While simmering, make the secret red sauce: combine gochujang, chili powder, MSG, pepper, sesame oil, and water in a container and mix well.Uses: Gochujang, Ichimi togarashi (chili powder), Ajinomoto (MSG), Pepper, Sesame oil, Water~2 minWatch the video from 10:42
  5. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat. Use a hand blender to puree the broth and pork together until emulsified and milky.~2 minWatch the video from 11:39
  6. Add soy sauce, sugar, salt, Hi-Me, and soy milk to the broth. Blend again to combine and adjust to taste. Keep warm.Uses: Soy sauce, Sugar, Salt, Hi-Me (or any umami seasoning), Unsweetened soy milk~2 minWatch the video from 13:01
  7. In a separate pot, bring plenty of water to a boil and cook the Marutai noodles. About 3 minutes (firm) is recommended for an Ichiran-like texture.Uses: Marutai stick noodles~4 minWatch the video from 14:19
  8. Drain the noodles thoroughly and transfer to a pre-warmed bowl.Uses: Marutai stick noodles~1 minWatch the video from 15:19
  9. Pour the warm broth over the noodles through a fine strainer.~1 minWatch the video from 15:28
  10. Finish with 3cm of lard, a dollop of red sauce in the center, and chopped scallions.Uses: Lard (for finishing), Gochujang, Chopped scallions~1 minWatch the video from 15:42

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