Cooking Lucid
Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen)
Thick chewy noodles served cold alongside a concentrated, intensely flavored hot dipping broth. Dip each bite — ramen reimagined.
Prep 15 min
Cook 45 min
Total 1h
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Concentrated broth
- 6 cups chicken and pork broth (combined)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp doubanjiang
- 2 garlic cloves
- Ginger
Step 2 — Noodles and toppings
- 4 servings thick ramen noodles
- 4 slices chashu pork
- 4 soft-boiled eggs
- Menma
- Green onions
- Nori
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Make dipping broth
Simmer broth with garlic and ginger 30 minutes. Strain and reduce slightly. Season with soy sauce, mirin, miso, and doubanjiang until intensely savory.
- 2
Serve tsukemen style
Cook thick noodles, rinse briefly under cold water, and drain well. Divide noodles into bowls. Serve concentrated hot broth in separate bowls for dipping. Arrange toppings alongside.
Nutrition per serving: 560 cal · 30g protein · 58g carbs · 22g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
