I am looking for a cookbook about ramen and wonder if anyone could recommend one? I am a complete beginner when it comes to Ramen, but not a beginner when it comes to cooking.
I would like something that explains all terms simply, and possibly some alternatives for hard to get ingredients I might not find here in England.
Not a book but Adam Liaw did a short YouTube series called Ramen School. His videos are great. Relaxing and he explains the purpose of every process succinctly.
Had a brief look, and I can see how his laid back style can be very beneficial. Thank you.
I followed Adam’s double stock Yuzu ramen recipe and it’s wonderful. You are cooking for 2-3 days though!
Not a book or even a coherent recipe, but if you like ramen, then you’ll appreciate Tampopo
Now, this I like the sound of, thank you.
Remember to apologise to the pork.
It’s not a cookbook but you might appreciate The Way of Ramen on YouTube.
It’s a neat channel that is no nonsense and it does a good job of bringing restaurant methods to the home cook, a lot like YouTubers such as Ethan Chlebowski do.
Also, the YouTuber Alex did a Ramen series that’s pretty brilliant, working from beginner trying to improve packet ramen up to making his own noodles, really going deep.
A great cookbook with both authentic (and good!) recipes and a lot of helpful articles on how to find substitutions is
It’s a little americentric in what they expect you to have at your local store, but between amazon, a good specialty Asian store, and some creative experimenting you’ll find almost everything and might even find better adaptations.
Be prepared for a lot of reading to start with, as you follow the links to substitution lists, variants and deep dives in each component of the Ramen dish.
Thanks, and oh wow. I am now so very hungry from looking at those images.
