INSTANT POT® TONKOTSU RAMEN BROTH

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Tonkotsu ramen is a noodle dish where the broth is made from pork bones. The broth is the heart and soul of the dish. Traditionally, the broth takes hours, or up to an entire day to make. But with an Instant Pot®, that time drops. This recipe makes a creamy pork broth that serves as the perfect base to your tonkotsu ramen dish. Flavor the broth however you'd like, but this recipe suggests using soy sauce, miso, and a Japanese fish bouillon (in granules) called "dashi."

Provided by Diana71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound pork bones, with meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small leeks, chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
5 cups water, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dashi granules
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon shiro miso (white fermented soybean paste)
¼ cup fresh spinach
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the pork bones into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook at a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Drain the pork bones into a colander in the sink and rinse well until water against the bones runs clear; this is the most important step of the process.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Warm the olive oil in the pot. Add leeks, onion, and garlic. Saute until onion is clear and has begun to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Turn Saute mode off.
  • Place the cleaned pork bones into the inner pot on top of the onion mixture. Add 4 cups of water. Place the lid onto the Instant Pot®, with the vent set to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes, or turn vent to Venting.
  • Remove lid and carefully remove the inner pot. Strain the stock in a cheesecloth-lined colander that is placed on top of a large saucepan. Set aside. Remove any remaining meat from bones and set aside.
  • Season strained broth with salt and pepper. Add in dashi and remaining 1 cup water. Stir in soy sauce. Bring broth to a slow boil over medium-low heat; turn heat down to a simmer. Scoop out 1/3 cup of the broth into a bowl. Add the miso into the bowl and "soften" the miso with a spoon, dissolving it into the broth. Return this paste to the saucepan. Mix paste into the broth and combine well. Add spinach to the broth. Continue simmering for 10 minutes (do not bring to a boil).
  • Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a pot. Add ramen noodles and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse and place a good handful into a serving bowl. Pour tonkotsu broth into the bowl using a ladle. Add the pulled meat from the bones atop the noodles; add the spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 879 mg, Sugar 2 g

Zahid Latif
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Aduragbemi Aishat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the broth was bland. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make it taste good. Otherwise, the noodles were cooked perfectly.


athar Jutt
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less soy sauce next time.


CarrieAnn Findlay
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make this dish in my Instant Pot, it's so convenient.


malik abdulhafeez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nakiranda Leticia
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I made this recipe for my friends and they loved it. The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Kels _the_Bear
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Kendrick Morris
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I followed the recipe exactly and the broth was bland. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning to make it taste good. Otherwise, the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Itel V1
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less soy sauce next time.


monica grissett
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are always cooked perfectly. I love that I can make this dish in my Instant Pot, it's so convenient.


Baran
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


eva shevcenko
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I'm not a huge fan of ramen, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kifayat Khan
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.