Quick Homemade Shoyu Ramen
Create a comforting bowl of Shoyu Ramen in minutes. This quick homemade recipe combines a rich, umami-packed soy and chicken broth with perfectly chewy fresh noodles.
Shoyu ramen is celebrated for its clear, soy-based broth that perfectly balances savory umami and delicate aromatics. While traditional ramen shops simmer their master broths for days, this abbreviated homemade version uses quality chicken stock, kombu soy sauce, and oyster sauce to deliver deep, complex flavors in just a fraction of the time. It is an accessible and rewarding gateway to creating authentic-tasting ramen in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 300 ml chicken stock
- 200 ml water
- 3 tbsp kombu soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 100 g fresh ramen noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 whole soft-boiled egg
- to taste sliced green onions
Instructions
- 1Pour the chicken stock
Start the ramen soup base by pouring 300ml of chicken stock and 200ml of water into a small saucepan.
Tip: Using a good quality chicken stock provides a rich, flavorful foundation for the soup base. - 2Heat the broth
Place the saucepan with the chicken stock and water over medium heat to begin warming up the liquid before adding the seasonings.
Tip: Keep the heat at medium to prevent the stock from reducing too quickly before all the flavors are incorporated. - 3Stir in the seasonings
Add 3 tablespoons of kombu soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of chicken powder to the saucepan. Stir the mixture well and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Tip: Kombu soy sauce adds a deep umami flavor, but you can substitute it with regular soy sauce and a pinch of MSG if needed. - 4Boil the noodles
In a separate pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop in 100g of fresh ramen noodles and cook them for 60 to 80 seconds, or according to the package instructions.
Tip: Stir the noodles gently immediately after adding them to the water so they dont clump together. - 5Prepare the serving bowl
While the noodles are boiling, prepare the serving bowl by adding 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the bottom of an empty bowl.
Tip: Adding the sesame oil directly to the bowl rather than the pot ensures its delicate aroma is preserved. - 6Assemble the ramen
Take the drained cooked noodles and transfer them directly into the prepared serving bowl containing the hot soup base. Ensure the noodles are fully submerged in the flavorful broth to absorb the seasonings.
Tip: Work quickly so the noodles remain hot and do not stick together before serving.
