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5 from 7 votes

Cheater Shoyu Ramen

I love this "cheater" way of making shoyu ramen. It takes minutes to make instead of hours (or days) and tastes just as delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Shoyu Ramen
Servings: 4
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cups ramen broth (found near the other soup bases/broths at the grocery store, see notes above)
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 6 ounces dry ramen or chukamen noodles (2 3-ounce packages, see notes above)
  • ramen toppings (see notes above)

Instructions

  • Sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil in a large saucepan until fragrant. Add ramen broth and soy sauce and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
    broth being stirred in a pot
  • Strain broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large liquid measuring cup or bowl to remove garlic and ginger bits. Pour broth back into the saucepan and discard garlic/ginger pieces. Keep broth at a low simmer until ready to serve.
    broth being strained into a measuring cup
  • Prepare ramen or chukamen noodles according to package directions (discard flavor packets if any). Drain noodles and set aside. Prepare your desired toppings (see above for ideas).
    Char siu, soft boiled egg, and green onion on a cutting board
  • Place broth in individual bowls and divide noodles between the bowls. Top with your favorite protein and vegetable toppings and serve.
    shoyu tamen in a bowl next to ingredients

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Notes

Protein Ideas:

  • pork
  • chicken
  • shrimp
  • tofu
  • soft-boiled eggs
  • sardines
  • narutomaki (fish cakes)
  • char siu - also known as barbecued pork loin 

Vegetable Ideas:

  • green onions
  • julienned carrots
  • bean sprouts
  • bamboo shoots
  • snow peas
  • bell peppers
  • Nori
  • kelp
  • mushrooms
  • scallions
  • corn

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg