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Steaming bowl of authentic Homemade Ramen Recipe with broth, noodles, toppings, and a soft boiled egg.

Homemade Ramen Recipe

Discover this authentic homemade ramen recipe with a flavorful broth, tender noodles, and customizable toppings. Try this Japanese comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

Broth

  • 4 cups 946 ml Chicken Broth – low sodium preferred
  • 2 cups 473 ml Water
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Sake optional
  • 1 inch piece Ginger – thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic – crushed
  • 1 sheet 4x4 inch Dried Kombu (optional, soaked 30 min)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Noodles

  • 8 oz Fresh or Dried Ramen Noodles

Toppings

  • 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs – halved
  • 2 Green Onions – thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Bamboo Shoots Menma – sliced
  • 1/4 cup Corn Kernels
  • 1 sheet Nori Seaweed – cut into strips
  • Sesame Seeds – for garnish
  • Chili Oil optional – for spice

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Broth: Combine chicken broth, water, soy sauce, mirin, sake, ginger, garlic, and kombu in a large pot.
  • Simmer the Broth: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Simmer 30–60 minutes.
  • Cook the Eggs: Boil eggs for 6–7 minutes. Transfer to ice bath, peel, and halve.
  • Prepare the Noodles: Cook noodles per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Strain the Broth: Remove ginger, garlic, and kombu. Stir in sesame oil.
  • Assemble the Ramen: Divide noodles into bowls.
  • Pour in the Broth: Ladle hot broth over noodles.
  • Add the Toppings: eggs, green onions, bamboo shoots, corn, and nori. Garnish with sesame seeds and chili oil.

Notes

  • Fresh noodles give the best texture.
  • Kombu adds extra umami, but can be skipped.
  • Adjust soy sauce for saltiness.