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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Ramen-Obsessed
What’s Inside this Book and how to Use it
Part I: The Ramen Story: Welcomed Creativity in a World Steeped with Tradition
The History of Ramen
Ramen Culture
Regional Ramen
Ramen Obsession Around the World
Part II: The Six Steps
Step 1: Soup/Broth
Clear Chicken Broth (Tori Chintan)
“Creamy” Chicken Broth (Tori Paitan)
Tonkotsu (Pork Bone Broth)
Pork and Chicken Broth
Awase Dashi
Shiitake Dashi
Step 2: Tare
Miso Tare
Spicy Miso Tare
Shoyu Tare
Shio Tare
Step 3: Aromatic Oils and Fat
Rendered Chicken Fat
Rendered Pork Fat
Black Garlic Oil (Mayu)
Chili Oil (Rayu)
Scallion Oil
Step 4: Noodles
Basic Ramen Noodles
Gluten-Free Rice Noodles
Step 5: Toppings
Chashu Pork Belly
Ginger Pork
Pork Katsu
Chicken Chashu
Chicken Karaage
Soft-Boiled Eggs
Soy Sauce Eggs
Seasoned Bamboo Shoots (Menma)
Red Pickled Ginger (Beni Shoga)
Pickled Daikon Radish (Takuan)
Roasted Kabocha Squash
Roasted Tomatoes
Step 6: The Bowl
Part III: The Recipes
Japanese Regional Ramen
Sapporo Ramen
Hakodate Ramen
Asahikawa Ramen
Kitakata Ramen
Hakata Ramen
Tokyo Ramen
Wakayama Chuka Soba
Kyoto Ramen
Takayama Ramen
Onomichi Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen with Chashu Pork and Soy Sauce Eggs
Hakata-Style Mountain of Scallions Ramen
Shoyu Tonkotsu with Chashu Pork, Ginger, and Kikurage Mushrooms
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Peanuts, and Cilantro
Shio Tonkotsu Ramen with Black Garlic Oil
Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen with Ginger Pork
Shoyu Tonkotsu with Shrimp and Mushrooms
Tonkotsu Ramen with Kimchi, Fried Eggs, and Spam
Tantanmen with Minced Pork and Baby Bok Choy
Tonkotsu Ramen with Mentaiko and Shiitake Mushrooms
Tonkotsu Ramen with Chicken Chashu, Mushrooms, Corn, and Black Garlic Oil
Shoyu Ramen
Shoyu Ramen with Ginger-Braised Pork and Kimchi
Shoyu Ramen with Seared Steak, Scallions, and Sesame Oil
Shoyu Ramen with Chicken Katsu, Broccoli Rabe, and Scallions
Shoyu Ramen with Pork Katsu, Spinach, and Chili Oil
Shoyu Ramen with Shrimp-and-Pork Wontons and Baby Bok Choy
Shoyu Ramen with Spicy Ground Lamb, Spinach, and Scallions
Creamy Paitan Shoyu Ramen with Ginger Pork and Tender Greens
Creamy Paitan Shoyu Ramen with Soft-Shell Crab and Tender Greens
Vegan Shoyu Ramen with Shiitake Mushrooms, Nori, and Scallion Oil
Shoyu Wild Mushroom Ramen with Meyer Lemon and Kabocha Squash
Spicy Shoyu Ramen with Corn, Silken Tofu, and Bean Sprouts
Asahikawa Double Broth Ramen with Scallops, Mushrooms, and Scallion Oil
Cheesy Ramen with Chili Oil, Soy Sauce Eggs, and Corn
Shoyu Ramen with Chicken Livers and Garlic Chives
Shoyu Ramen with Littleneck Clams, Scallions, and Butter
Shio Ramen
Shio Ramen with Grilled Five-Spice Beef Short Ribs, Corn, and Arugula
Shio Ramen with Crispy Fried Squid, Squid Ink, and Salmon Roe
Shio Ramen with Chashu Pork Belly, Clams, and Black Truffle Oil
Shiitake Shio Ramen with Crab, Corn, and Pickled Daikon Radish
Shio Ramen with Ginger Chicken, Soy Sauce Eggs, and Yuzu
Shiitake Shio Ramen with Silken Tofu, Mushrooms, and Crispy Shallots
Shio Ramen with Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, and Basil
Spring Shio Ramen with Baby Bok Choy, Peas, and Soft-Boiled Eggs
Hakodate Shio Ramen with Spicy Ground Chicken
Shio Ramen with Grilled Flank Steak and Chimichurri
Shio Ramen with Duck, Soy Sauce Eggs, and Bean Sprouts
Shio Ramen with Salt Cod Croquettes and Soft-Boiled Eggs
Shio Ramen with Chicken Chashu, Cilantro, Lime, Chiles, and Bean Sprouts
Italian Ramen with Chicken, Soft-Boiled Eggs, Basil, and Pecorino
Miso Ramen
Miso Pumpkin Ramen with Pan-Fried Tofu and Bok Choy
Miso Ramen with Crispy Pork Katsu and Black Garlic Oil
Creamy Miso Chicken Ramen with Chashu Pork Belly and Maitake Mushrooms
Miso Ramen with Ginger Pork and Roasted Vegetables
Spicy Miso Ramen with Chicken Karaage and Swiss Chard
Miso Ramen with Spicy Garlic Paste, Chicken, and Cilantro
Miso-Ginger Ramen with Spinach and Seared Salmon
Creamy Miso Ramen with Broiled Cod, Scallions, and Kikurage Mushrooms
Spicy Miso Ramen with Brussels Sprouts, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Bacon
Miso Ramen with Roasted Tomato, Bacon, and Egg
Miso Ramen with Shaved Asparagus, Scallions, and Lemon Zest
Miso Ramen with Kimchi, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Soy Sauce Eggs
Spicy Miso Ramen with Corn, Butter, Spinach, and Soy Sauce Eggs
Miso Ramen with Smoky Eggplant, Ginger, and Spinach
Soy Milk Miso Ramen with Yuba, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Pickled Ginger
Miso Ramen with Pan-Fried Tofu, Kabocha Squash, and Baby Bok Choy
Other Ramen
Tokyo-Style Tsukemen
Hiroshima-Style Tsukemen
Vegetarian Curry Ramen with Carrots, Peas, and Soft-Boiled Eggs
Thai-Style Green Curry Ramen with Grilled Steak, Squash, and Greens
Spicy Laksa Ramen with Red Curry, Fried Tofu Puffs, and Green Beans
Ramen Salad (Hiyashi Chuka)
Hiroshima-Style Tantanmen
Pineapple Ramen with Ham, Nori, Chile Threads, and Pineapple-Cured Eggs
Spicy Red Tonkotsu Ramen with Chicken, Cabbage, and Wakame
Spicy Stir-Fried Garlic Ramen (Yakisoba)
Spicy Peanut Ramen
Chilled Dashi Ramen with Shrimp, Soy Sauce Eggs, and Shiso Leaves
Spicy Pork Mazemen with Mustard Greens, Poached Eggs, and Garlic
Chilled Vegan Mazemen with Spicy Tofu and Cucumber in Yuzu Vinaigrette
Sides
Quick-Pickled Cucumbers
Fried Shishito Peppers
Spicy Bean Sprout Salad
Spinach Gomaae
Smashed Cucumber Salad (Tataki Kyuri)
Stir-Fried Eggplant, Mushrooms, and Peppers with Miso
Shrimp Tempura
Crispy Fried Squid (Ika Furad)
Savory Cabbage Pancake (Okonomiyaki)
Octopus Dumplings (Takoyaki)
Pork Gyoza
Glossary
References
Measurement Conversions
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
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