Flavor-Boosted Tonkotsu Ramen
Flavor-Boosted Tonkotsu Ramen
Make Instant Ramen Extra Tasty
A Taste of Japan
This simple recipe brings out the best in instant ramen with just a few fresh additions. In Japanese home kitchens, ingredients like cabbage, green onion, and a light kelp (kombu) broth are often used to enhance both flavor and aroma. A touch of white pepper adds subtle heat and complexity. With Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu as the base, this quick and easy upgrade delivers a rich, satisfying bowl that feels homemade—perfect for any day of the week.
Serves: 1
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pack Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu
- 1/8 cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small sheet dried kelp (kombu)
- 550ml water
- White pepper, to taste
- Toppings (optional): marinated soft-boiled egg, menma (bamboo shoots), char siu pork
Directions
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Cut cabbage into small chunks and slice green onions.
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In a pot, add 550ml water and kombu. Slowly heat and remove the kombu right before boiling.
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Add the noodles and cook according to the package.
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Once the noodles loosen, add the cabbage and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
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Add the seasoning packet into a serving bowl.
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Pour in the noodles, cabbage, and soup. Gently mix.
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Sprinkle with white pepper.
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Top with green onion, marinated egg, menma, or anything else you love.
