Homemade Ramen Broth

Dive into the soul-warming essence of Japanese cuisine with this rich and savory Homemade Ramen Broth, a recipe perfect for creating restaurant-quality ramen at home. This broth is made by simmering a combination of chicken and pork bones with aromatic ingredients like garlic, ginger, onion, and leek, giving it incredible depth and complexity. Enhanced with the umami-rich flavors of dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu, and finished with soy sauce and mirin for a perfectly balanced taste, this broth is the ultimate base for your favorite ramen noodles. While it takes time to simmer to perfection, the result is a silky, nutrient-packed broth that’s well worth the effort. Whether you’re building a classic tonkotsu ramen or experimenting with your own toppings, this hearty homemade ramen broth will elevate your noodle dish to new heights.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken bones
• 500 grams pork bones
• 4000 milliliters water
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 50 grams ginger, sliced
• 1 large leek, cut into large pieces
• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 10 grams kombu (dried kelp)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon salt, to taste

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu in 500ml of water for at least 30 minutes to extract their flavors. Set the soaking water aside as it will be added to the broth later.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the chicken and pork bones. Cover them with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. This step will help remove impurities.

Step 3

Once the water reaches a boil, drain and rinse the bones under cold water to remove any residual scum.

Step 4

Return the cleaned bones to the pot. Add 4 liters of fresh water along with the quartered onion, garlic cloves, sliced ginger, and leek pieces.

Step 5

Add the soaked shiitake mushrooms and kombu, including the soaking water, into the pot.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface occasionally.

Step 7

Let the broth simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 hours. Check periodically and add a bit more water if the level drops too low, as you want to maintain the original volume.

Step 8

After simmering, carefully strain the broth using a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a clean pot. Discard the solids.

Step 9

Add soy sauce, mirin, and salt to the strained broth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 10

Return the broth to a gentle simmer for an additional 20 minutes to fully incorporate the flavors.

Step 11

The broth is now ready to use as a base for your favorite ramen noodle dish, complete with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	5496.3 grams (5496.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1527

Total Fat 79.70g	102%
Saturated Fat 28.20g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 350mg	117%
Sodium 3952mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 105.50g	38%
Dietary Fiber 21.20g	76%
Total Sugars 21.10g
Protein 108.10g	216%

Vitamin D 770IU	3850%
Calcium 515mg	40%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2988mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 26.8%