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Tonkotsu Spicy Ramen Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb pork belly
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili paste
- 1 lb fresh ramen noodles
- 4 soft boiled eggs
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 sheets nori, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup corn kernels

Special equipment needed:
- Pressure cooker or slow cooker

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a pressure cooker or slow cooker, add the pork belly, chicken broth, water, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sesame oil, and chili paste. Cook on high pressure for 2 hours or low heat for 8 hours.

2. Remove the pork belly from the broth and set aside. Strain the broth and discard the solids.

3. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions.

4. Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.

5. Divide the cooked noodles into four bowls. Pour the hot broth over the noodles.

6. Top each bowl with sliced pork belly, soft boiled egg, green onions, nori, bean sprouts, and corn kernels.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours (pressure cooker) or 8 hours (slow cooker)
Temperature:
High pressure for 2 hours or low heat for 8 hours.
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 760
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 41g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork belly can be substituted with chicken or beef.
- Chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth.
- Chili paste can be substituted with sriracha sauce.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or bamboo shoots for extra flavor.
- Use different types of noodles such as udon or soba noodles.
- Make it vegetarian by using tofu instead of pork belly.

Tips and tricks:
- To make soft boiled eggs, place eggs in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Use a mandoline to slice the onions and ginger thinly.
- For a creamier broth, add a splash of heavy cream.

Storage instructions:
Store the broth and pork belly separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the broth and pork belly in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the ramen in a large bowl and garnish with sliced green onions, nori, and sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
Green onions, nori, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

Pairings:
Serve with a side of edamame or gyoza.

Suggested side dishes:
Edamame or gyoza.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the broth is too salty, dilute it with more water or chicken broth.
- If the noodles are too soft, cook them for a shorter amount of time.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the pork belly to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
Tonkotsu ramen originated in Fukuoka, Japan in the 1930s. It is known for its rich and creamy pork broth.

Flavor profiles:
Savory, spicy, and umami.

Serving suggestions:
Serve hot with a side of edamame or gyoza.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Umami, Rich, Tangy