Epic Giant Ramen Bowl: Master the Ultimate Noodle Challenge at Home!

Name: Epic Giant Ramen Bowl: Master the Ultimate Noodle Challenge at Home!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 liters Chicken/Pork Broth (Rich and flavorful, homemade or high-quality store-bought); 1200 grams Ramen Noodles (Fresh or dried, suitable for ramen); 600 grams Chashu Pork (Thinly sliced, pre-cooked or freshly prepared); 6 large Soft-boiled Eggs (Marinated or plain); 12 sheets Nori Seaweed (Cut into halves or quarters); 6 stalks Scallions (Thinly sliced); 2 cups Sweet Corn (Fresh or frozen, thawed); 1 cup Bamboo Shoots (Menma) (Marinated); 12 slices Fish Cakes (Narutomaki) (Optional, for garnish); 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (For seasoning broth); 1/4 cup Mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine)

Dive into the ultimate culinary challenge with this guide to creating an epic giant ramen bowl! This recipe walks you through preparing a rich, flavorful broth, perfectly chewy noodles, and a mountain of delicious toppings including tender chashu pork, perfectly soft-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for sharing with friends or taking on a delicious solo mission, learn how to assemble a ramen so massive and satisfying, it's truly a spectacle. Get ready to slurp your way to victory!

#Ramen

#Japanese Food

#Noodles

#Food Challenge

#Comfort Food

#Home Cooking

#Big Meals

The Grand Unveiling of the Giant Ramen

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Japanese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

950

Calories

55g

Protein

100g

Carbs

35g

Fat

Close-up of Rich Broth and Noodles

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Perfectly Arranged Toppings

Instructions

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Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken/pork broth in a very large pot over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle simmer. Season with soy sauce and mirin to taste. Keep it warm but not boiling.
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Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken/pork broth in a very large pot over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle simmer. Season with soy sauce and mirin to taste. Keep it warm but not boiling.
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A good broth is the foundation of great ramen. Don't rush this step.
2
Cook the Noodles: In a separate large pot, bring plenty of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well immediately.
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Cook the Noodles: In a separate large pot, bring plenty of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well immediately.
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Do not overcook the noodles; they should still have a slight bite.

3
Prepare Toppings: While noodles cook, slice the chashu pork, halve the soft-boiled eggs, slice scallions, and arrange all other toppings (nori, corn, bamboo shoots, fish cakes) in separate bowls for easy assembly.
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Prepare Toppings: While noodles cook, slice the chashu pork, halve the soft-boiled eggs, slice scallions, and arrange all other toppings (nori, corn, bamboo shoots, fish cakes) in separate bowls for easy assembly.
8m
Having all toppings ready ensures quick assembly and warm ramen.
4
Assemble the Giant Bowl: Place the drained noodles into your largest serving bowl. Ladle a generous amount of hot broth over the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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Assemble the Giant Bowl: Place the drained noodles into your largest serving bowl. Ladle a generous amount of hot broth over the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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Use a truly massive bowl for the 'giant' effect!
5
Arrange Toppings: Artfully arrange the chashu pork slices, soft-boiled eggs, nori sheets, scallions, corn, bamboo shoots, and fish cake slices on top of the noodles and broth. You can pile them high for a dramatic effect.
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Arrange Toppings: Artfully arrange the chashu pork slices, soft-boiled eggs, nori sheets, scallions, corn, bamboo shoots, and fish cake slices on top of the noodles and broth. You can pile them high for a dramatic effect.
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Presentation matters! Make it look as impressive as it tastes.

6
Serve Immediately: Serve the giant ramen bowl immediately while hot. Provide extra broth and toppings on the side if desired, and enjoy the ultimate ramen challenge!
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Serve Immediately: Serve the giant ramen bowl immediately while hot. Provide extra broth and toppings on the side if desired, and enjoy the ultimate ramen challenge!
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Ramen is best enjoyed hot and fresh. Don't let it sit too long.