How to make a replica of Aoshima Shokudo 's Ginger Shoyu Ramen

Introduction

This is a recipe that recreates the Aoshima Ginger Shoyu Ramen from Aoshima Shokudo that represents Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture.
Nagaoka Ginger Shoyu Ramen, counted as one of the "Five Great Ramen of Niigata," is characterized by its pork bone-based soup stock, which is cooked with seafood and vegetables, and a strong Shoyu sauce. In particular, because Ginger is cooked into the Pork bone broth stock, Ginger accents the strong Shoyu, resulting in a refreshing taste that belies its appearance.
This is a recipe that uses commercial Ramen soup so that you can easily recreate the taste of Aoshima Shokudo.

How to make "Aoshima Shokudo "Ginger Shoyu Ramen

Soup ingredients

• Water…10ℓ
• Chicken bones...3kg
• Pork knuckles...1kg
• [Commercial Use] Pork Clear Soup (CP-BC6)... 3kg
• Spine...500g
• Garlic...1 clove
• 生姜…500g
• 煮干し…30g
• Onion...1
• 1 apple
• 1 green onion

How to make soup

1. Boil chicken bones, pork knuckles, and spine in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to Blood removal, then immediately remove and rinse under running water.
2. Place the bled chicken bones, pork knuckles, and spine in a pot and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.
3. By carefully removing the scum that appears during the process, you can reduce strange odors and unpleasant flavors.
4. Add the vegetables and simmer over low heat for 4 to 5 hours.
5. Cook while breaking down the bones, and if the soup Evaporation and reduces during cooking, add water to make up for the loss and return it to the original amount.
6. Once the bones have been broken down, they will form the base of the flavor. [For commercial use] Add frozen pork clear soup (CP-BC6) and dissolve over low heat.
7. Once the frozen soup has thawed and the flavors have blended well, it is ready.

History and origins

Nagaoka Ginger Shoyu Ramen, one of Niigata's top five Ramen, has its roots in Aoshima Shokudo, which was founded in 1963. Aoshima Shokudo is a hugely popular Ramen restaurant with its main store in Miyauchi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, and also has a branch in Akihabara, Tokyo. While Ginger was first added to Ramen soup to eliminate the odor, it has become a staple in the cold climate of Niigata, where it is said to "warm the body." Ginger adds an accent to the carefully simmered broth, and the rich soup has a refreshing aftertaste, making it extremely easy to drink.
The soup, noodles, and pork slices are all delivered directly from the main store in Nagaoka city every morning. It's no surprise that it's delicious! This is the original Nagaoka Ginger Shoyu Ramen, where you can enjoy Ginger flavor with every bite.

Niigata's Five Great Ramen

Did you know that Niigata Prefecture is actually a hotbed of Ramen?
When you think of Niigata, you probably think of rice and Sake, but it's actually Ramen hotbed known only to those in the know. There's a wide variety Ramen, from Light taste to unique, so if you visit Niigata, be sure to try them all!

• Niigata's Five Great Ramen
• Niigata Light taste Ramen
• Niigata Rich Miso Ramen
• Tsubame-Sanjo Back Fat Ramen
• Sanjo Curry Ramen
• Nagaoka Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen

Store Information

• Store name: Aoshima Shokudo Miyauchi Station Store
• Address: 3-5-3 Miyauchi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
• 営業：11:00～19:00
• Closed: Third Wednesday of every month (closed on January 1st)

*Business hours and holidays may change, so please check with the store before visiting.

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Precautions

*Created by Nishio Ryoichi as an homage to Aoshima Shokudo.

*This recipe is for reference only. It aims to have a similar taste, but may differ from the authentic "Aoshima Shokudo" recipe.

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