"Homemade Ramen (The Easy Way)

By RoketJSquerl

This is a Quick and Very Easy Recipe for Homemade Ramen packed with Umami and Earthy flavors. Find classic Japanese Flavors in this bowl of Homemade Ramen that only takes 15 minutes to make!

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon kombu cha powder
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 stalks scallions finely chopped
• 1 sheet nori
• 1 dried seaweed
• 12 bamboo shoots canned or fresh
• 6 ounces dry or fresh ramen noodles
• hot sesame oil to taste optional
• ground white pepper to taste optional

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a medium size pot, add chicken stock, water, mirin, soy sauce, kombu cha powder and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes (this will soften the shiitake mushrooms and infuse some of their flavor into the broth.)
Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to the directions on the package (it's usually 2-3 minutes). Drain and divide the ramen noodles equally among two bowls.
Pour and divide the soup equally among the two bowls, along with the shiitake mushrooms and top with scallions and bamboo shoots.
Shred the nori with your hands and place on top on the ramen noodles.
Drizzle hot sesame oil and season with a little ground white pepper before serving.