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Ramen Broth

Homemade Ramen Broth for Unforgettable Flavor at Home

This homemade ramen broth is a labor of love, capturing complex umami-rich flavors for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 11 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base Broth
  • 2 pieces Kelp Substitute with kombu if needed.
  • 1 cup Bonito Flakes Omit for vegetarian version.
  • 4 pieces Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Fresh shiitakes can be used if available.
  • 2 pieces Chicken Carcasses Use 15 chicken wings as an alternative if unavailable.
  • 15 pieces Chicken Wings Choose wings with skin for added richness.
  • 1 piece Onion Cut into quarters for easy removal.
  • 5 cloves Garlic Peeled and smashed before cooking.
  • 1 piece Ginger Thinly sliced.
  • 4 stalks Scallions Chopped into thirds.
  • 1 cup Sake Dry sherry can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Mirin Can be replaced with sugar and additional sake.
  • 3 tablespoons Salt Use marine salt for a more authentic taste.
For Tare Varieties
  • Tare (Shio, Shoyu, Miso) Mixed seasonings for customizing individual bowls.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • fine sieve
  • Colander
  • bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Homemade Ramen Broth
  1. Step 1: Prepare Dashi - Soak kelp, bonito flakes, and dried shiitake mushrooms in a bowl of water overnight to extract umami flavor, then strain the dashi.
  2. Step 2: Clean Chicken Parts - Wash chicken carcasses and wings under cold water until it runs clear, then set aside.
  3. Step 3: Poach Chicken - Boil fresh water and briefly poach the chicken parts to eliminate gamey odors, then rinse.
  4. Step 4: Simmer Chicken Broth - Combine chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, scallions, and fresh water in a pot, then simmer for 3 hours.
  5. Step 5: Add Dashi Ingredients - Incorporate soaked dashi into the broth and simmer for an additional 2 hours.
  6. Step 6: Strain Broth - Strain the liquid through a fine sieve, pressing solids to extract maximum flavor.
  7. Step 7: Prepare Tare - Mix tare ingredients in separate bowls to customize flavor for each ramen bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Regularly skim scum while simmering for a clear broth. Store in airtight containers or freeze for future use.

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