Shio Ramen (or Salt-Flavored Ramen) is one of the most popular styles of ramen in Japan! Toothsome noodles are nestled in a base of dashi and clear chicken broth and topped with seasoned bamboo shoots, sliced chicken chashu, and jammy ramen eggs. It’s a bowlful of comfort and soul! This authentic and straightforward recipe is proof that you can enjoy restaurant-quality ramen at home. {Vegetarian/Vegan options included}

A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

I’ve shared a great number of ramen recipes on the blog and we’ve discussed passionately the world of ramen in Japan, but this has been a long time coming. Today, I am finally bringing you one of the classic—also most soulful and enigmatic—styles of ramen: Shio Ramen (塩ラーメン).

This salt-flavored ramen features a light, clear broth but gets its full dimension from surprisingly simple chicken stock and dashi (Japanese soup stock). Pleasantly springy ramen noodles and tenderly charred chicken chashu complete the soup.

Since this is a made-from-scratch recipe, it’s not meant to be instant but it’s easy enough for anyone to tackle. You’ll be rewarded at the end of the process. Let’s do this!

Note: I also included vegetarian/vegan soup broth and topping ideas in the Recipe Card below.

This Shio Ramen Recipe Is For You If You…

  • love to make ramen at home but are not interested in spending all-day effort.
  • enjoy a lighter, clean noodle soup that is deeply satisfying.
  • are passionate about ramen (and noodle soup in general!)
A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

What is Shio Ramen?

In case you’re not familiar, ramen can be grouped into 3 main broth flavors: salt, soy sauce, and miso.

Are you surprised that you don’t see “tonkotsu ramen”? Tonkotsu, or pork bone, is a broth base, not a flavor.

Shio ramen is made with clear chicken broth as its base and topped with simple toppings such as bamboo shoots, sliced chashu (chicken or pork), and ramen eggs. Shio (塩) means salt in Japanese, which means much of the flavor base of this ramen draws on a salt seasoning.

You can expect a much more delicate taste from shio ramen as compared to other ramen flavored with soy sauce or miso. As with the case for most ramen, a good broth dictates the result of your ramen.

A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

Making Shio Ramen at Home

As my goal is to create authentic Japanese recipes that anyone can make at home, this ramen recipe is specifically formulated for home cooks. That does not mean we sacrifice the flavors at all!

Let’s talk about the 5 components that make up ramen.

  1. The soup broth
  2. Shio tare
  3. Aroma oil
  4. Noodles
  5. Toppings
A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

The Soup Broth

Typically, shio ramen broth is made with both dashi (Japanese soup stock) and chicken stock. Occasionally, both chicken and pork are used for the soup broth, but let’s keep it simple with chicken today.

Instead of using chicken (or pork) bones, I discovered that we can make authentic ramen broth using ground chicken! This led me to a series of recipe testings between ramen broth made with bones and without bones.

To my surprise, the flavor difference was genuinely not at all significant. This is great news for home cooks like me and you! With this short-cut approach, we are going to focus on the quality of each ingredient, making sure the final result of our shio ramen is just as delicate and flavorful.

Shio Tare

Every bowl of ramen is seasoned with a tare. Tare (タレ) translates to “sauce” and we’ll be using shio tare, a salt-flavored sauce for shio ramen.

The complexity of the ramen soup is ultimately determined by how you can balance the tastes with the tare.

Aroma Oil

One of the important elements of ramen is aroma oil or what we call Koh-mi Abura (香味油). It plays an essential role when eating ramen: the first appetizing smell when a bowl of ramen is served, then, the aroma that passes through your nose when you drink the soup, and finally, the smell when you slurp the noodles. Without the aroma oil, ramen would be very bland.

There are many different types of aroma oils, depending on the characteristics of the ramen, and some shops combine various ingredients to create their own aroma oil as their specialty. Here are some basic ones:

  • Chi-yu (鶏油, チー油) – aroma oil made with chicken skin
  • Negi abura (ネギ油) – aroma oil made with Tokyo negi, ginger, and garlic
  • La-yu (ラー油) – aroma oil made with togarashi peppers
  • Ma-yu (マー油) – aroma oil made with garlic

For today’s recipe, I made the combination of chi-yu and negi abura with the ingredients I used (no waste!)

Noodles

Well-stocked Japanese and Asian grocery stores carry fresh ramen noodles, and that would be my choice. You can also order fresh ramen noodles from Sun Noodles online.

Another option is to buy dried ramen noodles on Amazon or use dried instant noodles (without seasoning).

Toppings

This is where you can be flexible and creative! For this recipe, I topped my shio ramen with homemade chicken chashu (recipe included), ramen egg, shiraga negi (white part of Tokyo negi that’s julienned), menma (seasoned bamboo shoot), and chopped scallions.

You can use pork chashu, sautéed mushrooms, or seasoned tofu. I’d say keep the toppings simple as the soup is delicate.

For Yuzu Shio Ramen (柚子塩ラーメン), I top the ramen with julienned yuzu zest (this is how I store yuzu zest) and drizzle some yuzu extract. It’s especially perfect for summertime as it tastes refreshing.

A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

How to Make Shio Ramen

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • For the dashi (Japanese soup stock) – kombu, dried shiitake mushrooms, dried anchovies, and dried bonito flakes.
  • For the ramen broth – ground chicken, ginger, garlic, and Tokyo negi or green onions.
  • For chicken chashu – boneless, skin-on chicken breast (use skin for aromatic oil).
  • For shio tare – sake, mirin, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt.
  • For aromatic oil – chicken skin (from the breast) and Tokyo negi
  • For ramen toppings of your choiceRamen Eggs, menma (seasoned bamboo shoot), chopped scallions.

Overview: Cooking Steps

  1. Make cold brew dashi. (overnight, or at least 4 hours in advance)
  2. Make a quick but flavorful ramen broth. Cook ground chicken in the cold brew dashi. (40-50 minutes)
  3. Make chicken chashu. Cook chicken breast in salt-flavored water. (while making ramen soup)
  4. Make aromatic oil. Cook the chicken skin and green onions. (while making ramen soup)
  5. Make shio tare (the salt-flavored sauce). (while making ramen soup)
  6. Assemble shio ramen. Cook noodles, and assemble shio tare, soup, noodles, and toppings in a bowl. (20 minutes)
A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

Important Tips on Making Delicious Shio Ramen

  • Simmer the stock, do not boil. When you’re making stock or soup, you want to simmer. This helps keep the stock cleaner. Boiling induces a faster breakdown of proteins and causes them to render fat that emulsifies and incorporates scums into the stock, leaving you with a cloudier end product. So keep it simmered at all times!
  • Not all salt brands are alike, so check the taste. Many American chefs and recipes use Diamond Crystal (DC) brand kosher salt as their standard salt, and so do I. Different types of salt have different-sized granules, so the weight of salt in one tablespoon can vary. In general, DC kosher salt requires about twice the amount by volume as table salt (DC kosher salt is 10 g/tablespoon and table salt is 20 g/tablespoon). For accuracy, it’s best to measure by weight. You may experience some trial and error until you figure out the right adjustment based on what brand you use.
  • Use thick shavings of katsuobushi for the ramen broth. The thick shavings (atsukezuri 厚削り) are often used for making dashi (Japanese soup stock), while the thinner shavings (hanakatsuo 花かつお) can be used as a topping. When making dashi with thick shavings, you can simmer it for 15 minutes, drawing out the umami and strong flavors into the stock. This is especially helpful when you use other strong seasonings and flavors, such as chicken stock. If you use thin shavings, you would let them steep in a simmering stock for just 30 seconds, and turn off the heat to let it steep. This is because if the water is boiled while the bonito flakes are added, it will quickly give an off-taste. Also, thick shavings are much easier to use as they won’t cloud up the stock and they can be picked up easily after being used.
  • Don’t overcook the chicken chashu. Guessing the chicken’s doneness is difficult and it is possible to overcook it, resulting in dry meat (especially the chicken breast size can be different in size and weight). Having an instant-read thermometer (I use Thermapen) takes the guesswork out of testing the doneness of the chicken. As soon as the internal temperature of the chicken hits 165ºF (74ºC), turn off the heat and let it cool.
A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

FAQs

Can I make a vegan/vegetarian version?

The classic Shio Ramen requires both seafood-based dashi and chicken stock. Therefore, omitting those ingredients will not make this recipe an authentic recipe. However, for those who still want to try this recipe without using chicken, dried anchovies, and dried bonito flakes, I have created a section for the Vegetarian Ramen Soup. By omitting important ingredients, the flavor of the vegetarian ramen broth will be different and it does not taste like the classic Shio Ramen; nevertheless, I hope you will still enjoy this ramen.

Can we skip or substitute some ingredients in the recipe?

Please read the recipe card for more information. I highly encourage you to follow my recipe as closely as possible for the best result.

Readers’ Shio Ramen

Shio Ramen was the challenge recipe for JOC Cooking Challenge September 2022. Check out the delicious shio ramen created by JOC readers!

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Faye, a JOC fan, made this beautiful illustration of my Shio Ramen recipe!

More Ramen Recipes to Try

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A white bowl containing Shio Ramen, topped with Chicken Chashu, Ramen Egg, bamboo shoot, white negi, and green onion.

Shio Ramen with Chicken Chashu

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Shio Ramen (or Salt-Flavored Ramen) is one of Japan's most popular ramen styles! Toothsome noodles are nestled in a base of dashi and clear chicken broth and topped with seasoned bamboo shoots, sliced chicken chashu, and jammy ramen eggs. It's a bowlful of comfort and soul! This authentic and straightforward recipe is proof that you can enjoy restaurant-quality ramen at home.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cold Brew Dashi (Inactive): 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 
 

For the Cold Brew Dashi (for vegan/vegetarian, see the Vegetarian Ramen Broth section)

  • 12½ cups water
  • oz kombu (roughly 2 pieces; 4 x 4 inches, 10 x 10 cm per piece)
  • oz dried shiitake (5–10 g per piece; my 4 pieces are ⅔ oz, 20 g)
  • oz iriko/niboshi (boiled and dried anchovies)

For the Ramen Broth (for vegan/vegetarian, see the Vegetarian Ramen Broth section)

  • 12 cups Cold Brew Dashi (see above)
  • lbs ground chicken
  • 1 knob ginger
  • 1 Tokyo negi (naga negi; long green onion) (separated; for the broth, use some of the dark green tops and the Y-shaped section where the leaves meet the stalk; substitute with several green onions)
  • oz katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (I used thick shavings; for thin shavings, use the same amount in weight or 2 packed cups)

For the Chicken Chashu (skip for vegan/vegetarian)

  • 1 boneless, skin-on chicken breast (you can get bone-in chicken breast and ask the butcher to remove the bone or remove it yourself; use 2 chicken breasts, 4 cups water, and 40 g salt if you want to use the large center cut or attractive slices)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (20 g)
  • freshly ground black pepper

For the Aroma Oil

  • 1 chicken skin (from 1 chicken breast; skip for vegan/vegetarian)
  • some dark green tops of the Tokyo negi
  • light green leaves of the Tokyo negi
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup neutral oil

For the Shio Tare

For the Noodles and Toppings

For the Vegetarian Ramen Broth (optional)

Japanese Ingredient Substitution: If you want substitutes for Japanese condiments and ingredients, click here.

Instructions
 

Before You Start…

  • I measure my ingredients using a kitchen scale (click the “Metric“ button above). For the best results, I highly recommend making the cold brew dashi overnight, or at least 4 hours in advance. You simply need to add the dried ingredients to the water, then leave it to steep.

To Make the Cold Brew Dashi and Ramen Broth

  • Gather all the ingredients for making the cold brew dashi and ramen broth. You can keep the ground chicken in the refrigerator for now.
    Shio Ramen Soup Ingredients
  • In a large pot, combine 12½ cups water, ⅔ oz kombu, ⅔ oz dried shiitake, and ⅔ oz iriko/niboshi (boiled and dried anchovies). If you use several pieces of kombu, count them so you know how many pieces to remove later.
    Shio Ramen Soup 1
  • Let it steep overnight (preferably) or at least 4 hours. Do not steep longer than 12 hours or the kombu will turn slimy and the dashi will be bitter. During summertime or hot weather, keep your pot in the refrigerator for food safety.
    Shio Ramen Soup 2
  • After steeping, reserve the specified amount of this dashi (½ cup, 120 ml) for making the shio tare later. Set it aside.
    Shio Ramen Soup 3
  • Thinly slice 1 knob ginger into about 3 slices. Cut and separate 1 Tokyo negi (naga negi; long green onion) into four sections: 1) the white stalk; 2) the Y-shaped piece where the white stalk and light green leaves meet; 3) the light green leaves; and 4) the dark green tops. Reserve the outer layers of the white stalk for the shiraga negi (white scallion topping) and the stalk‘s light green core for the aroma oil (See Step 2 of “To Prepare the Toppings“ for how to remove the core). For making the soup, we‘ll use half of the dark green tops plus the Y-shaped piece (see center top of the photo, below right).
    Shio Ramen Soup 4
  • To the pot of 12 cups Cold Brew Dashi add 1½ lbs ground chicken, the ginger slices, half of the negi‘s dark green tops, and the Y-shaped negi piece.
    Shio Ramen Soup 5
  • Set the pot on the stove over medium heat. Using a wooden spatula, gently break apart the ground chicken while you heat up the stock. Do not leave any big chunks of chicken. Slowly bring the stock to a gentle boil to extract the flavor from the kombu. Right before the liquid boils, remove all the kombu pieces that you counted earlier and discard them.
    Shio Ramen Soup 6
  • Lower the heat and simmer the stock for 30 minutes. Remember to keep the stock gently simmering but not boiling. As we‘re using ground chicken, we do not need to skim the scum from the stock. During this time, you can start making the chicken chashu (see below).
    Shio Ramen Soup 7
  • After 30 minutes of simmering, add the thick shavings (atsukezuri) of ⅔ oz katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) and gently simmer for another 10–15 minutes. If you are substituting with thin shavings (hanakatsuo), add them to the simmering stock and cook for just 30 seconds, turn off the heat, and let the katsuobushi steep for an additional 10 minutes.
    Shio Ramen Soup 8
  • Drain the stock in a fine-mesh strainer (especially if you‘re using thin shavings) over a large pot. I‘m using an 8-cup measuring cup to measure the total amount of soup. For 4 servings, I had 8½ cups of ramen soup after cooking. I then transferred the soup to the large pot. You can repurpose the spent ground chicken to make All-Purpose Miso Sauce, Soboro Don, Soboro Ankake, Keema Curry, Kimchi Soup, Kabocha Pork Stir-Fry, Mapo Tofu, and Mapo Eggplant.
    Shio Ramen Soup 9
  • Keep the pot of soup uncovered while prepping the other ingredients. The moisture will continue to evaporate, allowing the soup to develop more concentrated flavors.
    Shio Ramen Soup 10

To Make the Vegetarian Ramen Broth (Optional)

  • Gather the ingredients for the vegetarian ramen broth. Set a large pot over medium heat. When it‘s hot, add 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil and stir-fry 2 tsp grated ginger and 2 cloves garlic (minced) until fragrant.
  • Add 4 cups vegetable stock/broth, 4 cups water, ½ oz kombu (dried kelp), and 1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms. Slowly bring it to a simmer. When it almost reaches a simmer, remove the kombu from the liquid and discard it. Continue to simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set it aside. Keep the pot of soup uncovered while prepping the other ingredients. The moisture will continue to evaporate, allowing the soup to develop more concentrated flavors.

To Make the Chicken Chashu

  • Gather all the ingredients for the chicken chashu. The amount of salt is based on Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
    Shio Ramen Chicken Chashu Ingredients
  • Remove the skin of 1 boneless, skin-on chicken breast with a knife and your hands. It should come off easily by pulling and tearing. Next, cut the 1 chicken skin into 1-inch pieces.
    Shio Ramen Chicken Chashu 1
  • In a small pot, combine 2 cups water, 2 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. I recommend using a small pot instead of a large one so you don‘t need much liquid. If you have to use a large pot, double the amount of water, salt, and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil.
    Shio Ramen Chicken Chashu 2
  • Once boiling, add the chicken breast, making sure it is covered by the liquid, and lower the heat to medium. Put an otoshibuta (drop lid) on top of the chicken so it is completely submerged in the liquid. Make sure to keep it gently simmering (not boiling) for 25–30 minutes.
    Shio Ramen Chicken Chashu 3
  • Around the 25-minute mark, check the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken using an instant-read thermometer. If it reads 165ºF (74ºC), transfer the chicken and some cooking liquid to a plate and cover with plastic so it will not dry out. Let it cool on the kitchen counter. You can discard the cooking liquid or repurpose it as a seasoning (it‘s a very salty chicken stock). If you don‘t have a thermometer, cook the chicken for 25–30 minutes. If you have a very thick chicken breast, you may need to cook it a few minutes longer. Guessing the chicken‘s doneness is difficult and it is possible to overcook it, resulting in dry meat. Having a thermometer takes the guesswork out of testing the doneness.
    Shio Ramen Chicken Chashu 5

To Make the Aroma Oil

  • Cut some dark green tops of the Tokyo negi into julienned strips and finely mince them into small pieces. You can also light green leaves of the Tokyo negi (the inner core) leftover from preparing the shiraga negi (See Step 2 of the “To Prepare the Toppings“ section below). Simply score the white stalk of the Tokyo negi and peel off the outer white layers to reveal the core.
    Shio Ramen Aroma Oil 1
  • Cut the remaining half of the negi‘s dark green tops into pieces 2 inches (5 cm) long. Mince 1 clove garlic (or use a garlic press). Note: The garlic clove is missing from the photo, below right.
    Shio Ramen Aroma Oil 2
  • In a small frying pan, add ¼ cup neutral oil, the chicken skin pieces, light and dark green parts of the negi, and minced garlic. Turn on the stove to medium low.
    Shio Ramen Aroma Oil 3
  • Cook for 10–15 minutes, slowly extracting the flavor from the chicken skin, garlic, and negi.
    Shio Ramen Aroma Oil 5
  • Drain the oil using a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl. Press and squeeze the oil out of the cooked ingredients using a wooden spatula. Set the Aroma Oil aside and discard the cooked mixture.
    Shio Ramen Aroma Oil 6

To Make the Shio Tare

  • Gather all the ingredients. A note about salt: Many American chefs and recipes use Diamond Crystal (DC) brand kosher salt as their standard salt, and so do I. Different types of salt have different-sized granules, so the weight of salt in one tablespoon can vary. In general, DC kosher salt requires about twice the amount by volume as table salt (DC kosher salt is 10 g/tablespoon and table salt is 20 g/tablespoon). For accuracy, it‘s best to measure by weight. You may experience some trial and error until you figure out the right adjustment based on what brand you use.
    Shio Ramen Shio Tare Ingredients
  • In a small pot, add all the ingredients except for the katsuobushi: ½ cup Cold Brew Dashi, ½ cup sake, 2 Tbsp mirin, 2 tsp soy sauce, ¼ tsp fish sauce, and ¼ cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
    Shio Ramen Shio Tare 1
  • Whisk the liquid and bring it to a gentle boil on medium heat. Then, reduce the heat to medium low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
    Shio Ramen Shio Tare 2
  • Add ⅙ oz katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).
    Shio Ramen Shio Tare 3
  • If you are using thick shavings, let them cook for 5 minutes and drain the shio tare in a fine-mesh sieve over a small bowl. If you are using thin shavings, let them cook for 30 seconds, turn off the heat, and steep for 10 minutes; then, drain into a fine-mesh sieve over a small bowl. Set the shio tare aside.
    Shio Ramen Shio Tare 4

To Prepare the Toppings

  • Gather the rest of the ingredients.
    Shio Ramen Ingredients
  • To make the shiraga negi (white scallion topping), score the white stalk of the Tokyo negi and peel off the outer white layers. The light green inner core can be used for the aroma oil. Cut the outer layers of the Tokyo negi‘s white stalk into pieces about 2 inches (5 cm) long.
    Shio Ramen 1
  • Next, finely julienne these outer white layers. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes to remove the bitterness. Drain and set aside.
    Shio Ramen 2
  • Thinly slice 1 green onion/scallion and set it aside. Measure ¼ cup menma (seasoned bamboo shoots).
    Shio Ramen 3
  • Slice 4 Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) in half using a fishing wire or cheese cutter (that‘s what I use). A knife doesn‘t give a clean cut, but you can use it. I top each bowl with 2 halves of ramen egg.
    Shio Ramen 4
  • Cut 1 Chicken Chashu into thin slices, about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
    Shio Ramen 5
  • Optionally, if you have a kitchen butane torch, you can sear the surface of the chicken chashu for a nice charred flavor and to warm it up a little bit.
    Shio Ramen 6

To Assemble the Shio Ramen

  • To cook the ramen noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, bring the ramen broth back up to a simmer over the stove. Lastly, set up all the ramen toppings on the kitchen counter so you‘re ready to serve when the noodles are finished cooking.
  • In each ramen bowl (the typical size is 850–1000 ml), add 2 Tbsp shio tare and 1 Tbsp aroma oil. As I explained in the “To Make the Shio Tare“ section, the saltiness in the shio tare may vary. You will need to test the perfect ratio of your soup, tare, and oil a few times. My formula is 2 Tbsp shio tare, 1 Tbsp aroma oil, and 350 ml ramen broth (using the ramen bowl I have).
    Shio Ramen 7
  • Loosen up 4 servings fresh ramen noodles with your hands before adding them to the boiling water. Cook the noodles, stirring once in a while, according to the package instructions. Tip: I usually undercook my ramen noodles a bit so they are firm and toothsome, to my liking.
    Shio Ramen 8
  • When it‘s almost time to drain the noodles, pour the hot broth into each of the ramen bowls. I place a kitchen scale underneath the bowl so I can measure the exact amount of broth (350 g) for each bowl.
    Shio Ramen 9
  • Drain the noodles, shake off the excess water, and transfer to the individual bowls filled with hot broth.
    Shio Ramen 10
  • Next, arrange the noodles in the bowl for an attractive presentation. First, lift the soup-soaked noodles high and straighten them. Then, when the noodles are neatly aligned, fold the noodles from the edge of the bowl and place them over the noodles in the soup. This is an optional step, but ramen shops typically do this so the ramen looks pretty.
    Shio Ramen 11
  • Quickly and neatly arrange the ramen toppings. Serve immediately.
    Shio Ramen 12

To Store

  • You can keep the leftovers in separate containers and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and a month in the freezer. Boil the noodles right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 352 kcal · Carbohydrates: 30 g · Protein: 20 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 229 mg · Sodium: 1361 mg · Potassium: 286 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 582 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 185 mg · Iron: 4 mg
Author: Namiko Hirasawa Chen
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: chicken, ramen
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I can’t thank you enough for always including vegan options/alternatives. Love your recipes!

Hi, Gene! Thank you very much for your kind words! Nami and all of us at JOC are delighted to hear that vegan options are helpful!
We hope you continue to enjoy the great recipes on our website.
Happy cooking! 💞

This was delicious! Laborious but delicious!5 stars

Hi Nate! Thank you so much for trying Nami’s recipe and for your kind feedback!
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed homemade Shio Ramen! Happy Cooking!

Thank you so much for this recipe, we love it! Don’t be intimidated by these instructions, it’s much easier when you do it. But I’ve created an image that includes the overall recipe for easy reference.5 stars

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Sure, feel free, I am happy to help 🙂
Oh and no further credit needed!

Last edited 1 year ago by Faye

Hey Nami, have adjusted the units again and ensured better readability in the text. 🙂

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一番好きなラーメン!Best homemade ramen I’ve ever had!5 stars

Hi ブロンズ🥉! Thank you for trying Nami’s Shio Ramen recipe and for your kind feedback!
We are so happy to hear this is the best homemade Ramen! Happy Cooking!🥰

What do you recommend doing with the leftover shio tare?

I made the recipe and was amazed by the broth. The family loves it. Will definitely be making it again. Thanks5 stars

Hi LindaQ! We are so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed homemade Shio Ramen!
Thank you very much for trying Nami’s recipe and for your kind feedback. 🤗

Amazing! Although I cheated quite a bit by using shiro dashi instead of making my own, but it was still great. Soup so good you can drink it! Dangerous! Will absolutely be making it often from now on.5 stars

Thank you for the VEG version!

Might it be possible to include METRIC measures for us Europeans?

Thank you, regardless! 😊 ❤️ 😋