Teresa's Recipes
Iekei Ramen
Iekei Ramen is a beloved Japanese dish that hails from the bustling streets of Yokohama. Known for its rich, savory broth and chewy noodles, this ramen combines the best of both worlds with a luscious blend of chicken and pork bones simmered with aromatic garlic and ginger. Topped with melt-in-your-mouth chashu pork, vibrant green spinach, and crunchy nori, each bowl offers a delightful experience that warms the soul. It’s a perfect dish for sharing with friends or enjoying on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork bones
- 1 lb Chicken bones
- 6 cloves, smashed Garlic
- 2-inch piece, sliced Ginger
- 1/3 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- to taste Salt
- 4 servings Ramen noodles
- 1 cup, sliced Chashu pork
- 4 sheets, cut into strips Nori (seaweed)
- 1/2 cup, chopped Green onions
- 1/2 cup Menma (bamboo shoots)
- 2 cups Spinach
- 4, for topping Soft-boiled eggs
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Sugar: 2g
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the pork bones, chicken bones, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the bones.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 4-6 hours. This slow cooking process will extract the rich flavors from the bones.
- During simmering, skim off any impurities that rise to the surface to ensure a clear broth.
- Once the broth is ready, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve back into the pot. Discard the solids.
- Add soy sauce, mirin, and salt to the strained broth. Stir well and adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- To serve, divide the cooked ramen noodles into bowls and ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Top each bowl with slices of chashu pork, blanched spinach, menma, chopped green onions, strips of nori, and a soft-boiled egg cut in half.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of Iekei Ramen!