Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe

Tonkotsu Ramen is a rich and creamy Japanese noodle dish, made by simmering pork bones for hours to create a flavorful broth. This Perfect Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe includes tender noodles, savory toppings like soft-boiled eggs, and the deliciously creamy broth that makes this dish so special. Follow this guide for a restaurant-quality bowl of ramen that you can make at home.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 4 People

Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

Large stockpot
Fine mesh strainer
Ladle
Saucepan
Ramen bowls

Ingredients

For the Broth:

2 Ibs pork bones (neck, knuckles, or backbones)
1 onion halved
6 cloves garlic crushed
1 knob ginger sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin optional
water to cover the bones

For the Ramen:

4 servings fresh ramen noodles
4 soft-boiled eggs
1 cup green onions sliced
4 slices chashu pork optional
nori seaweed sheets
Bamboo shoots optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the Broth: Rinse pork bones under cold water. In a large stockpot, cover the bones with water and bring to a boil. Skim off any impurities, then drain and rinse the bones.
2. Simmer the Broth: Return the bones to the pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for at least 10 hours, topping up water as needed.
3. Strain the Broth: Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer into a clean pot. Discard the solids. Season with soy sauce and mirin.
4.Prepare the Toppings: While the broth simmers, prepare soft-boiled eggs, slice green onions, and any other toppings (chashu pork, nori, bamboo shoots).
5. Cook the Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and divide among bowls.
6. Assemble: Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. Top each bowl with sliced green onions, soft-boiled eggs, chashu pork, and any other desired toppings.
7. Serve: Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Tonkotsu Ramen.

Notes

The longer you simmer the broth, the richer and more flavorful it will be. 10 to 12 hours is ideal.
For extra richness, add a spoonful of pork fat to each bowl before serving.
Use fresh ramen noodles for the best results, though dried noodles can be used as a substitute.