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Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe with Chashu and Jammy Eggs

Name: Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe with Chashu and Jammy Eggs
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 450 min
Total time: 600 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500 g boneless pork belly; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup mirin; 1/2 cup sake; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 knob ginger, sliced; 3 green onions; 2 cups water; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dashi stock; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sake; 1 tbsp mirin; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 400 g fresh ramen noodles; Salt, for boiling water; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin

Learn the secrets to crafting a bowl of authentic Japanese ramen that rivals your favorite noodle shop. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 24-hour pork bone broth to the perfect soy-marinated soft boiled eggs.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe with Chashu and Jammy Eggs — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

2 h 30 min

Cook

7 h 30 min

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chashu Pork

For the Ramen Broth

For the Ramen Noodles

For the Soft Boiled Eggs

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 994 kcal
Protein: 25.75 g
Carbs: 66.75 g
Fat: 59.5 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3975 kcal
Protein: 103 g
Carbs: 267 g
Fat: 238 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500 g boneless pork belly	2150	37	0	210	0
1/2 cup soy sauce	60	4	8	0	0
1/2 cup mirin	170	0	44	0	0
1/2 cup sake	120	0	3	0	0
1/4 cup sugar	200	0	50	0	0
3 cloves garlic crushed	15	1	3	0	0
1 knob ginger sliced	5	0	1	0	0
3 green onions	15	1	4	0	1
2 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
5 cups chicken stock	60	9	1	2	0
1 cup dashi stock	10	1	0	0	0
2 tbsp white miso paste	60	3	5	2	1
2 tbsp soy sauce	20	1	3	0	0
1 tbsp sake	15	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp mirin	40	0	11	0	0
2 cloves garlic crushed	10	0	2	0	0
400 g fresh ramen noodles	580	18	100	4	4
Salt for boiling water	0	0	0	0	0
4 large eggs at room temperature	280	24	2	20	0
1/4 cup soy sauce	60	4	8	0	0
1/4 cup mirin	85	0	22	0	0

Nutrition information is estimated and not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chashu Pork

1
Combine Marinade
Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, ginger, and green onions in a bowl.
2
Marinate Pork
Place the pork belly in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over.
3
Chill
Marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Ramen Broth

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine chicken stock, dashi stock, miso paste, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and garlic.
2
Simmer
Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3
Meld Flavors
Simmer for 1 hour to meld flavors.
Tip: Ensure the broth doesn't boil to retain delicate flavors.
4
Strain
Strain the broth before serving for a clearer appearance.

How to Make Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe with Chashu and Jammy Eggs

Total time: 10 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Chashu Braising
Transfer marinated pork and liquid to a slow cooker; cook on low for 6 hours until tender.
2
Soft Boiling Eggs
Boil eggs for exactly 6 minutes; then transfer to an ice bath. Peel and marinate in soy sauce and mirin for 2 hours.
3
Ramen Noodle Cooking
Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 3 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water briefly to stop cooking.