To Ramen Lovers – Authenticity Matters

Posted on Jul 18, 2017 in Hiroko's Blog

If you want everyone to enjoy ramen noodles in the best possible way you can help me by spreading this information and following this advice yourself.  It is all about the best way to enjoy this Japanese noodle dish now sweeping America. Here is my plea: Eat your ramen noodles in its still hot broth quickly while the noodles are al dente in texture and the best in in flavor. This request may be a bit late in the US because I observe that here in America many dinners have...

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Ramen Session with Ashley and Matt

Posted on Dec 10, 2012 in Hiroko's Blog

Ashley and Matt, a newly married lovely couple, has recently spent their honeymoon for 1 1/2 weeks in Japan. Among many delicious dishes they have enjoyed in Japan, Ashley and Matt especially fell in love with ramen at Ichiran – ramen noodles served in a rich, porky broth and special dangerously hot sauce on the side. Ashley and Matt attended my Ramen class recently and mastered the techniques of ramen broth, noodle making from scratch, chashu pork, ramen egg, crisp...

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