Shio Ramen
Shio simply means salt, and this is the lightest style of ramen. There's nowhere to hide, so it all comes down to a good stock. Ours plays a key role here, needing nothing more than a little seasoning to taste.
The pork is the part that takes time. Chashu is slow-braised in soy, mirin and ginger, then chilled overnight so it slices nice and thinly. Cook it the day before and the rest of the bowl comes together in minutes.
Fresh Flour Company ramen noodles, crunchy bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, charred sweetcorn and spring onions go in the bowl, then the hot broth goes over the top. Honest, hearty and satisfying.
What You'll Need
Serves 2
| Pure Chicken Stock | 1 litre |
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| Fresh Flour Ramen Noodles | 350g |
| Chashu Pork | 4 slices (recipe below) |
| Spring Onions | 1 bunch, sliced |
| Bamboo Shoots | 150g |
| Bean Sprouts | 150g, blanched |
| Sweetcorn | 150g, charred |
| Eggs | 2, soft boiled |
How To Make It
Blanch the noodles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Refresh in cold water, drain and drizzle with a little oil to stop them sticking, then put to one side.
Place the stock in a pan, bring to the boil, then turn down and simmer gently.
Once everything is prepared, divide the noodles between two bowls and top with the sliced pork, sweetcorn, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots and sliced spring onions.
Season the stock to your taste, then ladle it over the top.
Finish with the egg, either plain or marinated overnight in soy, mirin and ginger.
Chashu Pork
Start the day before
| Pork Collar | 700g |
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| Japanese Soy Sauce | 200ml |
| Water | 150ml |
| Mirin | 150ml |
| Ginger | 1 medium piece, sliced |
| Garlic Cloves | 3, crushed |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
How To Make The Chashu
Mix all the ingredients except the pork together in a small roasting tray.
Place the pork in the mix, rind side down. Cover with greaseproof paper and foil and cook in the oven at 130°C for 3 hours, turning twice during cooking.
Allow to cool, then chill overnight in the fridge.
Serve thinly sliced.
Chef's Tip
Any leftover pork is great in a sandwich with a cold beer!
