Recent Reads: Ramen Obsession: The Ultimate Bible for Mastering Japanese Ramen by Naomi Imatome-Yun and Robin Donovan

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Ramen Obsession: The Ultimate Bible for Mastering Japanese Ramen by Naomi Imatome-Yun and Robin Donovan
Publisher: Rockbridge Press
Publication Date:   October 15, 2019

 

Format: Paperback

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Goodreads Synopsis: 

The world of ramen—from the streets of Japan to your kitchen

Seasoned broth, slurpable noodles, and colorful toppings brimming with flavor and texture—a good bowl of Japanese ramen is more than just food, it’s an experience. With Ramen Obsession, you’ll have all the tools, techniques, recipes, and step-by-step instructions you’ll need to make the perfect bowl of ramen at home.

A master class in the art of ramen, this comprehensive book provides a fascinating overview of the global history and culture of the dish, from its early start to modern-day interpretations. Ramen Obsession will also teach you how to make a wide array of ramen broths, salty tare sauces, aromatic oils, authentic noodles, and vibrantly assorted toppings—all from scratch.

This book includes:
Local flavors abound—From hearty Sapporo ramen to bold Takayama ramen and beyond, take your taste buds on a tour of Japan’s diverse regional varieties.

Broth in the bat of an eye—Save time with convenient methods for making chicken, pork, and vegan ramen broths with an electric pressure cooker.

Ready for ramen—Use helpful shopping and essential item prep lists to guarantee your pantry’s perfectly stocked to make delicious ramen recipes.Bring the incredible flavors of a bustling Japanese ramen stall straight to your stove top—Ramen Obsession shows you how.

Review: 
I love ramen, but I am a connoisseur of instant ramen and cup-noodles. I also really love pho... but that is a digression... I really love noodley soups... like REALLY LOVE them. They are warm and comforting and they can be so flavorful. 

I have yet to try any recipes from this book but I learned more than I ever expected from it. The first part is a history of ramen and the culture and how it is different all over based on the region it is cooked in. Part two of the book is all about the steps to putting a good ramen together with detailed instructions and shopping lists. This is going to be very helpful as you plan to make your very elaborate ramen at home. The last section is the recipes divided up by types of ramen  - yes, there are quite a few! as well as sides. 

I feel that this is a good book to add to your collection if you like soups, and if you like elaborate and well thought-out soups, not just throw in the pot and go soups. Ramen seems like an easy thing, but these recipes and ingredient lists seem intense. I will be giving some a try but what I really think that I will do with this book is start to get more creative with toppings on my instant ramen (hey, just being realistic).