How To Make Real Tonkotsu Ramen

This is that real deal, traditional tonkotsu ramen. A lot of people wonder how to get a proper rich and creamy tonkotsu broth like so many ramen shops do. This guide/recipe will show you how to do just that. Of course I also included how to make chashu, and nice jammy soft boiled eggs. I was originally going to upload those as individual videos, but then decided to just have every component made in this video. From what I've heard, a lot of ramen shops will actually boil their bones for over 14-24 hours, but this recipe still makes a beautiful broth just at 12 hours. Enjoy guys! *DISCLAIMER: No instant ramen noodles were harmed in the making of this video *

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[meticulouslymindless]

Me * gets up at 5 am * I'm gonna have some delicious midnight dinner today

[oliverfinnegan]

me : p i g f e e t


local stores : please leave

[rosieluewho]

Josh I just made this recipe and holy shit man, I was not prepared for this much broth. I literally have *five* huge containers filled with broth. I have enough broth to feed my family during the harshest winter, enough broth to feed my city. I don't have anymore room in my fridge Josh, there is only broth. I go to reach for my milk and instead I've grabbed a container of broth. I only got enough ingredients to make like four bowls of ramen Josh, this is enough tonkatsu broth for like 9 bowls. I've had to ask friends and family "hey do you want some broth?" and curse them when they say no. Why didn't you warn me Josh? I wasn't prepared man

[fishroy]

Joshua 2018: “I wouldn’t recommend any substitutions.”

Joshua 2021: “If you use chicken, papa no kiss!”

[NicoSteiner]

"Now boil this for 12 hours." - Time to get the Instant Ramen back out of the trash.

[hocapito]

I can’t wait to never make this in my life

[aisforamerica]

*Here it is typed out:*

Broth:
Place 3 lbs of Pig feet into a stock pot
Fill stock pot to 2 inches above the feet
Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes
Skim impurities off the top
Strain bones, rinse with cold water
Return feet to stockpot, cover with three inches of water
Add 1 bunch of green onions cut into 3-inch segments
Add 2 med. Shallots cut into quarters with skin
Add 1 large yellow onion cut into quarters
Add 2 3-inch peeled & sliced knobs of ginger
Add 4 peeled cloves of garlic
Bring to a rapid boil on high heat
Immediately lower to the lowest possible boiling temperature
Cover and let set for 12 hours, stirring about once an hour to keep feet from resting at the bottom of the pot. Occasionally add water according to reduction.
Strain broth from pig feet, pour into bowl

Chashu
In a cast iron pot, add
bunch of green onion cut into 2-inch segments
2-3 inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch slices.
4-5 cloves of whole peeled garlic
1 cup of sake
¾ cup of mirin
½ cup + 2 tbsp soy sauce
⅓ cup of water
2 lb fresh pork belly (with skin or skinless)
Roll tightly length-wise, tying up with three loops of kitchen twine
Place pork belly into cast iron pot
Bring contents to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
Remove heat, cover loosely
Place in oven at 300° F for 3-4 hours
Flip pork belly every 30 minutes
Slice into ½ inch slices

Green Onions
Thinly slice 2 green onions (greens only)

Shiitake Mushrooms
Rehydrate as directed (with 2 cups hot water)
Cover with saran wrap directly on water’s surface

Nori
Slice nori into 1”x3” pieces

Soft-Boiled Egg
Bring water to a rolling boil
Drop in eggs with no lid
Reduce heat immediately to gentle boil
Boil for 6.5-7 minutes
Remove and place in ice bath, cool to room temperature
Serve peeled and sliced in half

Tare
In a saucepan place
3 2-inch pieces of kambu
¾ cup of water
Bring to medium-low “steamy” heat, not a boil
Turn off heat, place lid, let sit for ten minutes
Add ½ cup of bonito flakes
Let steam for five minutes
Pour through mesh sieve into a bowl
Add ¾ cup of soy sauce
Add ¼ cup + 2 tbsp of mirin
Add ¼ cup of liquid from Chashu braise
Add ¼ cup of liquid from mushrooms
Stir and Add pinch of salt (salt to taste)

Noodles
Follow package directions

Assembly
Add spoonfuls of tare to preference
Add broth and tare to preference
Add noodles
Add chashu
Add soft-boiled eggs
Add enokitake mushrooms
Add sliced green onions
Add rehydrated shiitake mushrooms
Add two slices of nori

[tylerhanson]

I know I'm like 2 years late, but I just made this yesterday for my own personal birthday present. It turned out absolutely amazing, and that chashu pork was perfect!

[michellecadorniga]

Me: "Now I know how to make an awesome bowl of ramen"

A minute later: Googles Japanese restaurants in my area.

[drdough]

Did you make ramen?

Yes.

What did it cost?

My months worth of electricity.

[Kevin-ysho]

If you guys wanna try this recipe and add a little more love into it, the ramen shop I used to work at used dashi instead of water to make the broth. Also add a few apples depending on pot size into it it'll be amazing! Also throw your cooked and cooled eggs into the cooled leftover chasu sauce. And let it sit a few hours to get a nice marinated egg.

[aaroncrg]

Made this yesterday to celebrate me and my wife's anniversary. My wife loved it! The day was amazing! Thank you Joshua 💖😊

[wardm]

This reminds me why I don't mind spending $15 on ramen.

[abmantha]

The only ingredient I have from this recipe is water.

[Bento_Club]

0:46 Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet. Tonkotsu is the pork bone broth ramen you’re talking about, but it still looks really delicious. Nice job!

[Pat-The-Cat]

The last 3 years I have made this as a yearly get together.
Over time, the recipe has changed to fit my and my friends' tastes, but every year without fail, no matter who is coming, I always watch this video.

Thanks for starting a tradition I'll keep going as long as I can

[kbucket]

"boil for 12 hours"


y'know what, imma just go to a ramen bar

[AngryWindmill]

I tried making this but halfway through the recipe the gas company shut my whole kitchen down

[Mright]

Came here to cleanse my mind after Jamie Oliver's ramen video.

[abby]

Making this for the second time! The last time it was amazing. There is something so comforting about watching the broth throughout the day!