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Instant Tonkotsu Ramen

Instant tonkotsu ramen with tonkotsu powder, basic dashi, chasu glazed pork belly.

by Chef Mikel Anthony

This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen, in partnership with Vitamix Commercial and FOH.

TONKOTSU POWDER

INGREDIENTS

  • Tonkotsu Broth
  • Pork Shanks or Hoofs & Head
  • thumb size piece Ginger
  • 1 ea. Onion, charred
  • Tonkotsu Powder
  • Chile Paste (optional)
  • La Tourangelle Garlic Oil (optional)
  • Garlic Powder (optional)
  • Soy Sauce (optional)
  • tt. Salt

METHOD

For the Tonkatus Broth:

  1. Place all the tonkotsu broth ingredients in pressure cooker and cook for 1 hour.
  2. Strain liquid into a pot and reduce by 1/3, until thick creamy liquid.

For the Tonkotsu Powder:

  1. Place tonkotsu broth (reserve some for chasu glazed pork belly) and remaining ingredients into a Vitamix Vita-Prep® 3. Blend on the highest setting for 1 minute.
  2. Pour blended liquid into a dehydrator at 140˚F for 24 hours.
  3. Once the tonkotsu broth is dehydrated break into shards and blitz into a powder with your Vitamix Vita-Prep® 3.

BASIC DASHI

INGREDIENTS

  • Kombu
  • Bonito Flakes

METHOD

  1. Depending on how many you’re serving, bring a pot of water to a boil with a piece of kombu scored across.
  2. As soon as the water boils remove kombu and add the bonito flakes.
  3. Let steep for a few minutes or until desired added amount of flavor. Strain and reserve dashi.

CHASU GLAZED PORK BELLY

INGREDIENTS

  • Pork Belly
  • Tonkotsu Broth
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sugar

METHOD

  1. Braised desired amount of pork belly with tonkotsu broth or stock.
  2. Slice and place in small pan and cover with just enough soy sauce.
  3. Add a tbsp. or so of sugar and reduce until glazed. Reserve.

TO ASSEMBLE

INGREDIENTS

  • Ramen Noodles
  • Green Onion (optional)
  • Boiled Egg Blanched Bean Sprouts (optional)
  • Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Bonito Flakes

PLATING METHOD

  1. Place cooked ramen noodles onto a FOH® Harmony™ serving bowl.
  2. Pinch over ¼-½ c of tonkotsu powder over noodles.
  3. Pour dashi over powder and noodles until 2/3 of ramen noodles are covered.
  4. Add your favorite ingredients for garnish.
  5. Finish with a touch of soy sauce, bonito flake, and another pinch of tonkotsu powder on top. Why not?
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