How to Cook Basic Japanese Ramen

Too lazy to cook those fancy ramen you see in movies, anime, TV shows, or etc? This is a really easy basic ramen and it's really delicious!

Ingredients

  • 300ml of water
  • 2-3 tbsp of soy sauce
  • 2 tsp of chicken stock powder
  • A little grated ginger and garlic
  • 1 tsp of sesame oil
  • Your desired toppings.
  • Ramen noodles (or any kind of noodles would be good too)

Steps

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    Gather the pans/pots that you're going to use and everything else.
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    Pour the water into a pot and turn the heat up and wait until it boils/steams.
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    Start to boil the noodles as well in a different pot.
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    Pour the soy sauce and chicken stock powder.
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    Add the ginger and garlic and the sesame oil.
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    Stir the ingredients.
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    Wait for about 5 minutes for the flavors to come out.
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    Strain the soup in a strainer then put it in a bowl.
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    Strain the noodles as well and put it in the same bowl.
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    Now just add your desired toppings. You have your basic ramen!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I use something besides sesame oil?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use peanut oil or rice bran oil. Use your favorite cooking oil!
  • Question
    Can chicken broth be used?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can get creative and use whichever products you would like to cook with.
  • Question
    How many servings is this?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    This is one serving.
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Warnings

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Updated: November 14, 2021
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Categories: Ramen Dishes
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