Tonkotsu Ramen

Dive into the rich, velvety world of Tonkotsu Ramen, the ultimate Japanese comfort food with a slow-simmered, creamy pork bone broth that’s packed with umami. This recipe showcases perfectly tender slices of roasted pork belly, bouncy ramen noodles, and toppings like soft-boiled eggs, bamboo shoots, and crisp nori for a balanced medley of flavors and textures. Made from scratch with pork bones simmered for hours alongside aromatic ginger, garlic, and onion, this dish captures the essence of authentic ramen craftsmanship. Whether you're a seasoned cook or an adventurous foodie, this Tonkotsu Ramen recipe will transform your kitchen into a cozy ramen shop, delivering a restaurant-quality bowl of ramen straight to your table. Perfect for warming up on cold days or impressing guests, it's time to master your ramen game!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:540 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork bones (neck and knuckle)
• 1 pound Pork belly
• 2 inches Ginger
• 1 head Garlic
• 2 Spring onions (scallions)
• 1 large Onion
• 5 Dried shiitake mushrooms
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Mirin
• 4 servings Ramen noodles
• 4 Soft-boiled eggs
• 0.5 cup Bamboo shoots (menma)
• 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
• 2 sheets Roasted seaweed (nori)

Directions

Step 1

Blanch the pork bones: In a large pot, add pork bones and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse bones under cold water.

Step 2

Prepare the broth: In a large clean pot, add rinsed pork bones, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

Add aromatics: Smack the garlic cloves with the side of a knife to peel and bruise them. Slice the ginger into large chunks. Add both to the simmering pot along with the onion and spring onions.

Step 4

Simmer the broth: Cover and let the broth simmer for at least 6 hours, preferably 8, stirring occasionally to ensure bones are fully submerged. Skim any foam or impurities from the surface.

Step 5

Cook the pork belly: Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C). Place pork belly in a small baking dish, and pour in 1/4 cup of the broth to keep it moist. Cover with foil and roast for 2 hours until tender.

Step 6

Make flavor base: Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 1 hour, then slice. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and a few tablespoons of mushroom soaking water.

Step 7

Prepare the noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.

Step 8

Finish the broth: Remove all solids from the broth using a sieve. Optionally, reduce broth to concentrate the flavor if desired.

Step 9

Assemble the ramen: Divide noodles among serving bowls. Slice pork belly and arrange on top. Ladle hot broth over the noodles and meat.

Step 10

Top & serve: Add half a soft-boiled egg, a few bamboo shoots, chopped green onions, and a piece of roasted seaweed to each bowl. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3651.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8494.9

Total Fat 538.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 186.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 2340.6mg	0%
Sodium 7813.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 417.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.6g	0%
Total Sugars 64.8g
Protein 469.9g	0%

Vitamin D 946IU	0%
Calcium 693.0mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 7602.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 19.9%