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Ramen Broth Basics
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Warm, savory and soothing, broth is a delicious base to many soups, including one of our favorites: ramen. From tonkotsu to miso, this richly seasoned base is the first step to great ramen. Make your own with a few key ingredients and our chef-created recipes.
Warm, savory and soothing, broth is a delicious base to many soups, including one of our favorites: ramen. From tonkotsu to miso, this richly seasoned base is the first step to great ramen. Make your own with a few key ingredients and our chef-created recipes.
Ohsawa Organic Genuine Mirin: Naturally fermented over the course of nine months, this sweet rice seasoning from Japan is thick, subtly sweet and incredibly versatile with a hint of umami.
Companion Pure Toasted Sesame Oil: Add a dash of this non-GMO sesame oil pressed from Grade A toasted sesame seeds for a rich and nutty depth of flavor.
Lee Kum Kee Premium Dark Soy Sauce: Made from naturally brewed soy sauce and non-GMO soy beans with no preservatives, this full-bodied soy sauce has a strong soy flavor and deep color.
Miso Master Organic Mellow White Miso: Miso has a distinctive salty-sweet taste from naturally fermented soybeans and grains—try the milder white variety or the traditional aged red miso.
Muso from Japan Bonito Flakes: An elaborate, months-long process turns smoked and fermented skipjack tuna into light and airy bonito flakes with a complex flavor ideal for broth and toppings.
Maine Coast Sea Vegetables Kelp: Wild Atlantic Kombu: Similar to Japanese kombu, this sustainably harvested, certified organic kelp both tenderizes proteins and acts as a major component in flavoring the broth.
Ready to get cooking? Try these recipes, or if you’re in a hurry, we have a great heat-and-serve option, too!
Tonkotsu Broth: Rich and hearty with lots of layered flavors, this broth proves that time invested produces a quality result.
Miso Broth: This versatile broth will wow you with its bright flavors and rich umami tones.
Nona Lim Spicy Chicken Ramen Bone Broth: For a simple base that doesn’t compromise quality, enjoy the layered flavors of chili bean paste, red miso and sake in this rich, ready-to-use broth.
Build your own delicious bowls with these winning ramen combinations.
