Quick Ramen Broth from Scratch
A fragrant, umami-rich broth built on kombu, ginger, and garlic in under 45 minutes. Perfect base for noodles, vegetables, and toppings.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Wipe kombu with a damp cloth to remove surface dust—do not rinse.
Step 2
Pour water into a large pot and add kombu. Heat over medium until steaming but not quite boiling, ~8 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat just before the first bubble breaks. Remove kombu and discard.
Step 4
Return pot to medium heat. Add ginger and garlic. Simmer gently for 20 minutes until broth is fragrant.
Step 5
Stir in soy sauce and mirin. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 6
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Discard solids.
Step 7
Use broth immediately for ramen, or cool and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart or larger)
- fine-mesh sieve or strainer
- spoon for stirring
- cutting board
- knife
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
