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The Art of Ramen Toppings in Japanese Cuisine

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Explore the essential toppings that elevate traditional Japanese ramen, enhancing flavor, texture, and visual appeal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Chashu (braised pork belly)
  • Ajitsuke Tamago (soft-boiled marinated egg)
  • Menma (fermented bamboo shoots)
  • Negi (green onions)
  • Nori (dried seaweed)
  • Kamaboko (fish cake)
  • Corn
  • Butter
  • Moyashi (bean sprouts)
  • Wakame (seaweed)
  • Beni Shoga (red pickled ginger)
  • Karashi Takana (spicy pickled mustard greens)

Instructions

  1. Start with a rich broth as a base.
  2. Add cooked ramen noodles of your choice.
  3. Layer in proteins like chashu or tofu.
  4. Incorporate vegetables like negi and moyashi.
  5. Add garnishes such as ajitsuke tamago and nori.
  6. Customize with condiments like rayu or butter before serving.
  7. Enjoy by slurping your ramen for full flavor immersion.

Notes

Mix and match toppings for a personalized ramen experience. Don’t hesitate to try modern twists, like avocado or fried garlic chips.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling / Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg