Chilled Garlic Shio “Mazesoba” Imagine a deconstructed ramen bowl, a party in your mouth where all the classic ramen elements get to mingle and play.
That's Mazesoba, a Japanese twist on ramen that's all about mixing and matching for a flavour explosion.
Here's the breakdown:
- The Base: Forget the traditional ramen soup. Mazesoba is all about chilled, chewy noodles – like the ones you'd find in a hearty ramen dish.
- The Flavour Party: This is where things get exciting. Instead of swimming in broth, the noodles are tossed in a rich and savoury sauce. Think of it like a concentrated dose of all the deliciousness you'd expect from ramen broth, but in a thicker, more intense form.
- The Toppings Galore: Mazesoba is all about customization. Imagine all your favourite ramen toppings – Tofu, soy meat, cucumbers, sprouts, crisp seaweed (nori), and refreshing scallions – but instead of sitting neatly on top of the broth, they become part of the mixing act. “Maze” means “to mix” in Japanese. Sometimes you might even find surprising additions like garlic chips, toasted nuts, crispy chickpeas or even a dollop of creamy mayo.
How to Eat Mazesoba:
Think of it like a DIY adventure. When you create your mazesoba, everything will be beautifully arranged in the bowl.
The magic happens when you grab your chopsticks and get ready to mix! Here's the gist:
- Dig in! Don't be shy – use your chopsticks to thoroughly combine the noodles, sauce, and toppings. Every bite should be a delightful explosion of textures and flavours.
- Embrace the Mess: This isn't a dish for the etiquette obsessed. Mazesoba is all about the fun, messy experience of mixing everything together and slurping up those delicious noodles.
- Bonus Round (Optional): Some restaurants in Japan might offer a complimentary scoop of rice at the end. So we entice you to do this at home! This is your chance to soak up any leftover sauce and savour the last bits of flavour.
This Chilled Garlic Shio Summer “Mazesoba” recipe is absolutely a must try! It’s refreshing, it will transform your entire view of ramen.
It’ll be a taste adventure that's anything but ordinary!
Name of the meal:
Cold Garlic Shio Ramen with Smoked Tofu
Description:
A refreshing cold ramen dish with garlic shio broth, smoked tofu, mixed greens, and fresh vegetables.
Author:
Preparation time:
10 minutes
Recipe category:
Main course
Recipe cuisine:
Japanese
Serving:
1 serving
Ingredients
- noods. Garlic Shio ramen kit
- 110ml cold water
- Lemon slices
- Slices of smoked tofu or protein of choice
- Mixed greens
- Sliced red onions
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and run them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
- Mix the broth packet with 110ml of cold water until well combined.
- Toss the cooled noodles with the broth mixture. Top with sliced tofu or protein of choice, mixed greens, sliced red onions, green onions, and slices of lemon. Add any desired veggies of choice and enjoy!
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