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Sanma-men

A Japanese ramen whose broth is prepared from sanma, the Pacific saury, a small fatty fish from the Pacific coast of Japan. The broth is intense, briny and slightly sweet, typical of the ports of the Sanriku region.

  • 1 h 05
  • 2 servings
  • Advanced
  • Budget-friendly

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Bouillon

Assaisonnement

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the sanma and lightly grill them in a pan or with a blowtorch to brown the skin.
  2. Bring the water to a boil with the ginger, garlic and sliced onion.
  3. Add the fish, lower the heat and simmer gently for 25 minutes, skimming the surface.
  4. Remove the fish, pick out the flesh, then return the bones and head to the broth for 10 more minutes.
  5. Strain the broth, then add the soy sauce, sake, salt and the flaked fish flesh.
  6. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes, peel them and cut them in half.
  7. Cook the noodles according to the package, drain and divide between two bowls.
  8. Pour in the hot broth, add the egg, spring onions and black pepper.

Variations and tips

With what's available here. Replace the sanma with fresh mackerel or small herring; the taste stays close.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.