Description
A rich and flavorful Tonkotsu ramen broth made from pork bones, garlic, and ginger, perfect for customizing your ramen bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork neck bones
- 2 lbs pork trotters
- 4 quarts water
- 10 whole garlic cloves
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 6 scallions (3 chopped, 3 reserved for garnish)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp miso paste
Instructions
- Rinse the pork bones under cold water until clean.
- In a large pot, boil the bones for about 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the bones again.
- Place the cleaned bones back into the pot and cover with fresh water, adding garlic, ginger, and half of the chopped scallions.
- Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 12 hours, partially covered, allowing flavors to develop.
- Strain out the solids using a fine-mesh sieve and return the broth to low heat.
- Stir in soy sauce and miso paste until dissolved, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve the broth in bowls, garnished with remaining scallions and your choice of toppings.
Notes
For best flavor, use a combination of pork neck bones and trotters. Monitor simmering heat for deep flavor development.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 720 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg