Tsukemen : Dipping Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 portions fresh ramen noodles (*1)
• 6 slices Chashu (*2)
• 1 Ajitama ramen egg (*3)
• 6 slices Naruto fish cakes
• 1 tbsp Finely chopped scallions
• 2 tbsp shredded nori seaweed sheet
• ½ tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds paste (*4)
• 2 tbsp Mentsuyu (*5)
• ¼ cup Water

Steps

1. 1

   Boil plenty of water(not listed in the above ingredients)in a large pot.

2. 2

   Add fresh ramen noodles and cook for about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn the heat off and drain the noodles.

4. 4

   Rince the cooked noodles under running cold water to stop them from cooking further and to remove excess starch.

5. 5

   Place the cooked noodles in a ramen bowl.

6. 6

   Topped with sliced chashu, naruto fish cake and ajitama ramen egg.

7. 7

   Garnish with finely chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Place toasted sesame seeds paste in a Japanese mortar.

9. 9

   Dilute the mentsuyu with water in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.

10. 10

    Add it to the sesame seeds paste gradually while the sesame paste is being grinded.

11. 11

    Transfer it to a small saucepan and heat it up over medium heat.

12. 12

    Once it has boiled, turn the heat off and pour it in a bowl to serve along with the ramen noodle bowl.