====== Shoyu Ramen Recipe ======

Part of [[health_and_wellness:cooking:cooking|Cooking Recipes]]

===== Ajitama (Marinated Egg) =====

**Boil Eggs:**

   * Poke a hole in an egg.
  * Boil for 6-7 minutes.
  * Cool in an ice bath and peel.

**Prepare Tare for Ajitama:**

  * In a small pan, combine:
      * 1 tbsp soy sauce
      * 1 tbsp sake
      * 1 tsp sugar
  * Heat until small bubbles form.
  * Roll peeled eggs in the sauce for 4-5 minutes until colored.

===== Ramen Preparation =====

**Ingredients:**

  * Green onions (white part preferred)
  * Small knob of ginger
  * 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce
  * 1 tsp Chinese or Japanese chicken stock powder
  * 1 tsp or 1.5 tsp lard (or chicken fat)

**Prepare Toppings:**

  * Slice green onions.
  * Grate a small amount of ginger.

**Cook Noodles:**

  * Boil two pots of water (one for noodles, one for soup).
  * Cook ramen noodles as per package instructions.

**Prepare the Bowl:**

  * In a bowl, add:
      * 1 tbsp soy sauce
      * 1 tsp chicken stock powder
      * Sliced green onions
      * Small amount of grated ginger
      * 1-1.5 tsp lard

**Assemble Ramen:**

  * Add 300 ml (1.25 cups) of hot water to the bowl.
  * Stir well.
  * Add strained noodles to the bowl.

**Finish and Serve:**

  * Top with ajitama, green onions, and nori.
  * Adjust soy sauce to taste.