Tsukimi Ramen
Tsukimi Ramen
Warm flavors for moonlit nights
Taste of Japan
Tsukimi, which means “moon viewing,” is a traditional Japanese celebration of the autumn full moon. For centuries, people in Japan have gathered in early fall to admire the harvest moon, decorating with pampas grass and offering seasonal foods like rice dumplings, chestnuts, and taro while appreciating the beauty of nature and the changing seasons.
This tradition has also influenced food culture. In Japan, dishes topped with a raw egg yolk or soft-cooked egg are often called tsukimi because the round yolk resembles the full moon. Tsukimi ramen is one of many seasonal variations enjoyed during this time, connecting everyday meals with the rhythm of the seasons.
Serves: 1
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pack Sapporo Ichiban Original
- 3 oz thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sukiyaki cut)
- 1/4 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 egg yolk (or half soft-boiled egg, or onsen egg)
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- Green onions for garnish
Directions
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In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until slightly softened.
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Add the beef, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Cook until the beef is just done and the liquid is slightly reduced.
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Meanwhile, in a separate pot, boil 2 cups of water. Add the noodles and cook for 3 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the seasoning packet from the ramen. Transfer the noodles and soup to a serving bowl.
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Spoon the cooked beef and onions over the noodles.
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Gently place the egg in the center as your “moon.”
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Garnish with green onions or nori if desired, and serve hot.
