Want better Ramen? add this one simple ingredient to boost the flavor

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Ramen is a popular Japanese dish made from Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, typically flavored with soy sauce or miso. The noodles made from wheat flour, water, salt and alkaline mineral water come in various shapes and textures depending on the region. The broth is the heart of ramen with styles ranging from shoyu (soy sauce) for a savory and salty flavor, miso for a hearty and slightly sweet taste, shio (salt) for a lighter, clearer broth and tonkotsu for a rich and creamy pork bone broth. Toppings vary but often include sliced braised pork belly (chashu) soft-boiled eggs, dried seaweed (nori), green onions and sometimes bamboo shoots (menma) or fish cake (narutomaki). Ramen has many regional variations, such as tonkotsu ramen from Kyushu, shoyu ramen from Tokyo, miso ramen from Hokkaido, and shio ramen which is lighter and often made with seafood. Known as a comfort food, ramen has grown in popularity worldwide with endless creative interpretations and vegan or vegetarian versions maintaining its status as a beloved dish. To begin heat the sesame oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and grated ginger then cook for two to three minutes until fragrant. Try to avoid overcooking the garlic and do not let it brown otherwise it can become bitter. Add the grated carrot and sliced mushrooms (if using) to the pan. Cook them for roughly one minute until they soften.

How to make a ramen bowl

Ingredients

One tablespoon of sesame oil

Two cloves of crushed garlic

Two teaspoons of grated ginger

120ml of shredded carrots

120ml of sliced shiitake mushrooms (optional)

950ml of chicken or vegetable broth

One tablespoon of rice vinegar

Three tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce

One tablespoon of sriracha sauce

Two portions (85g) of ramen noodles

Recipe: Pour in the broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce and Sriracha sauce. Stir and allow the mixture to simmer for around five minutes. Taste and add more sauce if necessary depending on your preference. While the broth is simmering, cook the ramen in a separate pot filled with water. Follow the packet instructions for how long to cook the noodles and drain them once tender. Once the broth is ready, spoon it over the noodles and your tasty dish is ready to serve. If you wish, you can also make a soft-boiled egg to garnish your ramen with. A simple way to make your ramen more flavorful is to add sesame seeds, shredded carrots, and sliced scallions as a topping. And as the simmering pot reached its final boil, the dish, crafted with simple ingredients and careful attention was set on the table. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a reflection of warmth, patience and the joy of bringing flavors together. The bowl of ramen awaited its first taste, promising comfort and satisfaction in every bite.