Please tell me the recipe for making “Tonkotsu Ramen” using ingredients that can be purchased at Walmart.

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Google Gemini Answer

Absolutely, here’s a Tonkotsu Ramen recipe using ingredients you can likely find at Walmart:

Tonkotsu Broth:

• Pork bones (Ideally, a combination of femurs, knuckles, and neck bones) – Ask your butcher to cut them into large pieces for you.
• Water
• 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 scallions, green part only, roughly chopped (save white parts for garnish)
• 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sake (optional, you can substitute with additional mirin)
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon MSG (optional, Accent brand is a common MSG product)

Tare (Seasoning Sauce):

• 1 cup soy sauce (ideally Kikkoman brand)
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 teaspoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Toppings (Choose your favorites):

• Ramen noodles (fresh or dried, available in the Asian section)
• Soft-boiled eggs (marinated in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar for extra flavor)
• Chashu pork (braised pork belly, you can find pre-made versions at Walmart)
• Sliced scallions (both white and green parts)
• Nori seaweed (sheets of dried seaweed)
• Marinated bamboo shoots
• Kimchi

Instructions:

1. Make the Broth: In a large pot, combine pork bones, water, onion, garlic, ginger, and scallion greens. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours for richer flavor.
2. Whisk together the Tare ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
3. Strain the Broth: Once simmered, remove the pork bones and vegetables from the broth. Strain the broth through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve to remove any impurities. You can skim any excess fat from the surface if desired.
4. Cook the Noodles: Following package instructions, cook the ramen noodles according to whether they are fresh or dried.
5. Assemble the Ramen: In each serving bowl, add some tare, then ladle in the hot broth. Add cooked ramen noodles, your choice of toppings, and a soft-boiled egg.

Tips:

• You can find pre-made flavored broths at Walmart, but they won’t be quite the same as homemade. Look for options labeled “chicken flavored broth” or “pork flavored broth” as a base if you’re short on time.
• If you can’t find sake, you can substitute with additional mirin.
• To make soft-boiled eggs, place them in boiling water for 6-7 minutes for a runny yolk. Chill immediately in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Peel and marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar for extra flavor.

This recipe is a good starting point, and you can adjust the ingredients and toppings to your preference. With a trip to Walmart, you can create a delicious and satisfying Tonkotsu Ramen at home!