Delicious Homemade Ramen Noodles Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Recipe
This recipe guides you through making delicious homemade ramen noodles from scratch, delivering authentic texture and flavor for the ultimate comfort meal. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create fresh, springy noodles perfect for pairing with your favorite broth, proteins, and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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For the Noodles
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (Substituting with whole wheat flour gives a denser texture.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Mimics alkaline properties for classic ramen flavor.)
- 1 cup Water (Use room-temperature water for the best consistency.)
For the Toppings and Serving
- 2 stalks Scallions (Chop finely for sprinkling.)
- 4 pieces Soft-Boiled Eggs (Can be marinated in soy sauce for extra flavor.)
- 2 cups Your Choice of Protein (Chicken, pork, tofu, or shrimp.)
- 2 cups Fresh Vegetables (Add bean sprouts, corn, mushroom slices, or bok choy.)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and baking soda thoroughly. Gradually add room-temperature water, mixing until the dough starts to clump together.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic and attains a smooth, slightly tacky texture.
- Rest the Dough: Wrap the kneaded dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten and improve texture.
- Roll and Cut Noodles: Divide the rested dough and roll it out thinly on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into desired noodle shapes and widths according to your preference.
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse immediately under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
- Serve: Combine the freshly cooked noodles with your choice of hot broth and toppings including scallions, soft-boiled eggs, your preferred protein, and fresh vegetables. Alternatively, serve the noodles cold in a salad with toppings.
Notes
- Substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a denser noodle texture.
- You can marinate the soft-boiled eggs in soy sauce overnight for additional flavor.
- Ensure the water is room temperature to help with dough consistency during mixing.
- Rinsing cooked noodles in cold water prevents them from sticking and improves texture.
- Customize toppings based on personal preference or seasonal availability.
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