Flavorful and Chewy Aburaage Ramen
Flavorful and Chewy Aburaage Ramen
Easy and Delicious Aburaage Ramen Recipe
Introducing a special Aburaage (fried tofu pouch) ramen recipe that delivers a deep, restaurant-quality flavor right in your home. The chewy aburaage combined with a rich broth will have you finishing the bowl in no time!
Main Ingredients- 100g Aburaage (fried tofu pouches)
- 1 packet Ramen noodles
- 550ml Water
Special Soy Sauce Sauce for Chewy Aburaage- 2 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.3 Tbsp Dashida (or MSG/seasoning powder)
- 2 Tbsp Water
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.3 Tbsp Dashida (or MSG/seasoning powder)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, to achieve a chewy texture, prepare 100g of aburaage. Blanch it in boiling water for about 30 seconds to remove excess oil and soften it. Drain thoroughly on a sieve.
Step 2
After blanching the aburaage, get a clean pot ready. If you have a small pot for simmering the aburaage separately from the ramen, that would be even better.
Step 3
Now it’s time to make the special soy sauce sauce that will simmer the aburaage to a sweet and savory perfection. In a small pot, combine 2 Tbsp water, 2 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 0.3 Tbsp Dashida for added umami. Mix well.
Step 4
Once the soy sauce mixture begins to boil, carefully add the blanched and drained aburaage.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the aburaage simmer, absorbing all the delicious sauce. Stir occasionally, as if stir-frying, until the sauce becomes reduced and coats the aburaage. It will look glossy and appetizing when the sauce is almost fully reduced. At this point, remove the aburaage and set aside.
Step 6
Now, in a clean pot for the ramen, pour in 550ml of water. You can refer to the water amount indicated on the ramen package, but feel free to adjust slightly based on your personal preference.
Step 7
Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the ramen noodles. Gently separate the noodles as they cook to prevent them from sticking together.
Step 8
Add the soup base. Whether you prefer a spicy or mild flavor, add your chosen soup packet to enhance the taste.
Step 9
Cook until the noodles reach your desired level of doneness. Typically, 3-4 minutes is standard, but reduce the time slightly for firmer noodles or increase it for softer noodles.
Step 10
Finally, add the aburaage that was simmered in the soy sauce to the pot where the ramen is cooking. Let it simmer for about 10 more seconds, allowing the aburaage to absorb some of the ramen broth, then immediately turn off the heat. Boiling for too long can make the aburaage mushy.
Step 11
Your delicious Aburaage Ramen, with its perfect combination of warm broth and chewy aburaage, is now ready! Serve it attractively in a bowl for a satisfying meal that’s as good as any restaurant’s. Enjoy your meal!
