"Ikkosha" - How to make Hakata Tonkotsu

Introduction

Ikkosha, a renowned Hakata Ramen restaurant, is known for its rich, foamy soup, captivating many fans with its rich flavor, aroma, and light finish. However, this time we're introducing Ikkosha's take on Hakata Ramen, deliberately opting for a "no foam" approach. By reducing the foam, the soup's depth and richness, along with the sharpness of the ingredients, are highlighted, resulting in a refined bowl with less excess sweetness and oiliness. This recipe follows "professional procedures" for preparing the bones, cooking the broth, blending the sauce, and boiling the noodles, all of which can be faithfully recreated in an average home kitchen. So, with the aroma of Ramen wafting from your kitchen, why not try making the flavor of this famous ramen restaurant your own with a foam-free style?

How to make Hakata Ramen at "Ikkosha"

Soup ingredients

・Water…10ℓ
・Fist...5kg
・Skull…2kg
・ [Commercial Use] Rich Pork White Soup (CP-B10)... 5kg

How to make soup

1. Boil the knuckles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to Blood removal, then immediately remove and rinse under running water.
2. The bloodless knuckles and skulls are placed in a pot and cooked over high heat for 12 hours.
3. By carefully removing the scum that appears during the process, you can reduce strange odors and unpleasant flavors.
4. 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.
5. Once the bones have been broken down, they will form the base of the flavor. [For commercial use] Add the frozen Rich Pork White Soup (CP-B10) and dissolve over low heat.
6. Once the frozen soup has thawed and the flavors have blended well, it is ready.

History and origins

Hakata Ikkosha, which was founded in Hakata, Fukuoka in 2004, is a Ramen brand launched by founder Yoshimura Kosuke with the desire to "spread authentic Hakata Ramen nationwide." Its distinctive feature is the combination of a rich soup that brings out the full flavor of pork bones and homemade noodles with a hint of wheat aroma. From the beginning, the company carefully selected ingredients and devised preparation techniques to establish a unique Pork bone broth style known as "awa-kei," which quickly captivated Ramen fans. In just under 20 years since its founding, Ikkosha has established itself as one of Hakata's leading ramen restaurants, and its history can truly be described as a story of challenge and innovation.

Store Information

• Store name: Hakata Ikkosha Main Store
• Address: 3-23-12 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
• 営業：11：00～23：00
• Closed: -

*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 "Ikkosha."

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

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