Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles)

Name: Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Ramen noodles', 'amount': '400 grams'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken broth', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Dashi powder', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Mirin', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Chili oil', 'amount': '1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Pork belly', 'amount': '200 grams, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Eggs', 'amount': '4, for soft-boiled eggs'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '2, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Nori (seaweed)', 'amount': '4 sheets, cut into strips'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame seeds', 'amount': '2 tablespoons, toasted'}

Tsukemen, a beloved dish from Japan, offers a delightful twist on traditional ramen. This dish features perfectly cooked noodles served alongside a rich and flavorful dipping broth, allowing you to savor each bite in a unique way. The combination of savory chicken broth, umami-rich dashi, and a hint of spice from chili oil creates a tantalizing experience. Topped with crispy pork belly, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh green onions, Tsukemen is not just a meal; it’s an interactive culinary adventure that has been enjoyed in Japan since the 1960s. Perfect for sharing among friends and family, this dish embodies the spirit of Japanese dining.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Ramen noodles (400 grams)
Chicken broth (4 cups)
Dashi powder (1 tablespoon)
Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
Mirin (2 tablespoons)
Chili oil (1 tablespoon (adjust to taste))
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
Pork belly (200 grams, sliced)
Eggs (4, for soft-boiled eggs)
Green onions (2, chopped)
Nori (seaweed) (4 sheets, cut into strips)
Sesame seeds (2 tablespoons, toasted)

Instructions

Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chili oil. Mix well to create a flavorful dipping sauce.
In a separate pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Add the dashi powder and stir until fully dissolved, allowing the flavors to meld.
In a medium pan over medium heat, cook the pork belly slices until crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the soft-boiled eggs, bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, then peel and cut in half.
To serve, divide the dipping sauce into individual bowls. Arrange the cooked ramen noodles, crispy pork belly slices, soft-boiled egg halves, chopped green onions, nori strips, and toasted sesame seeds on a large platter.
To enjoy, dip the noodles into the sauce before each bite, adding toppings as desired.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 550 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 900mg • Sugar: 2g

Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles)

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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