Abura Soba (Brothless Ramen)
Abura Soba is an addictive Japanese noodle dish tossed in a rich, soy-based sauce and aromatic oil that will have you hooked from the very first bite. Also known as "brothless ramen" or "soupless ramen," it is much easier to recreate at home than traditional ramen because there is no need to prepare a broth, making it easy to enjoy authentic flavors right in your own kitchen.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 6 oz ramen noodles (preferably wavy, medium-thick or thick noodles; if you can't find ramen noodles where you live, try this hack to turn spaghetti into ramen-style noodles.)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp lard
- ½ tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
Toppings (optional):
- chashu pork (braised pork)
- menma (seasoned bamboo shoots)
- green onion / scallion
Condiments (optional):
- vinegar
- la-yu (Japanese chili oil)
- grated garlic
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, lard, and chicken bouillon powder in a serving bowl and mix well. Microwave on medium power (500-600W) for about 20 seconds, or until the lard has melted.
- Drain the cooked noodles in a colander. Add the noodles to the bowl and toss well with the seasoning mixture.
- Top with your favorite toppings, such as chashu pork, menma, and chopped green onions. Serve with vinegar, la-yu, and grated garlic on the side, if desired, so that each person can add a small amount to taste, either at the beginning or while eating, to change the flavor.
Notes
- This dish is not suitable for storage because cooked noodles tend to lose their texture over time, making them less enjoyable.
Nutrition
Calories: 560.86kcal Carbohydrates: 82.55g Protein: 15.24g Fat: 21.76g Saturated Fat: 6.48g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.26g Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82g Cholesterol: 12.34mg Sodium: 1385.18mg Potassium: 204.19mg Fiber: 7.73g Sugar: 2.34g Vitamin C: 0.01mg Calcium: 59.77mg Iron: 1.25mg
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