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Ramen

Easy Keto Ramen – How to make it yummy and amazing!

May 17, 2019 by Rich

Say no more to ramen cravings. With this easy Keto ramen recipe, I will show you how to make low carb noodles in as little as 30 minutes. This recipe was made in mind for those who don’t have much time cooking and like to get their dinner out of the way without sacrificing deliciousness. Perfectly fine to be enjoyed either as a main entree or as a side dish.

Last updated: June 29, 2020

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  • Can I Eat Ramen on Keto?
  • Are Ramen Noodles Keto Friendly?
  • How do I order keto ramen?
  • Are there any substitutions for keto chashu and ajitsuke tamago?
  • Take me to the Recipe!

When I first started keto I had to part ways with so many of my favorite dishes. I also had to say goodbye to a lot of eating out. One of my biggest sacrifices was the ramen bowl. Who can resist that hearty smell of pork broth? I sure couldn’t. Even worse, was smelling it hundreds of yards away at every parking lot and shopping centers. In the Bay Area, ramen shops are a dime a dozen!

Can I eat Ramen on Keto?

The easy, short answer is no. You cannot have ramen on keto simply because of the traditional ingredients used; they are not keto. In order to understand why let’s break down ramen bowls which consists of three major categories of ingredients: (1) Noodles, (2) Flavors, and (3) Toppings. Let’s delve a little deeper.

Traditional Noodles

Like many diets, there are bound to be conflicting pieces of information and confusing language thrown around. Ramen noodles, in all of its tradition, is not keto friendly whatsoever as it is served with noodles made of buckwheat. As a matter of fact, most noodles are not keto friendly which unfortunately includes favorites like the rice noodles used in pho and pad thai. Luckily there are a couple of valid substitutions for keto:

  • Noodles made out of vegetables such as squash or zucchini
  • Shirataki (more on that later)
  • Kelp Noodles

Traditional Ramen Flavors

Traditional ramen in tonkatsu Flavor

Typically ramen comes in 4 styles of flavors:

  1. Shoyu or Soy Sauce in Japanese
  2. Shio or Salt in Japanese
  3. Miso, a paste made from fermented soybeans
  4. Tonkatsu or pork-based broth

By the process of elimination, in a Keto diet, the Miso and the Soy Sauce flavors are not keto as both miso and soy sauce falls within the legume food family. So no to Miso and Shoyu but the good news is that there are substitutions that taste just like soy sauce such as Coconut Aminos that can be switched. That leaves Shio and Tonkatsu which are perfectly fine to eat. In the case of my keto ramen recipe, it is closer to the shoyu flavor.

Traditional Ramen Toppings

Miso Ramen
Tradtional Miso Ramen w/ negi, corn, chashu, ajitsuke tamago, wakame, and menma

Now, the third part of ramen is the toppings. This is the fun part:

ToppingsNet Carbs
Chashu (Pork slices)See Note
Negi (Green Onion) 4 g
Ajitsuke Tamago (Seasoned Egg)See Note
Moyashi (Bean Sprouts)1 g
Menma (Fermented Bamboo Shoots)3 g
Nori (Roasted Seaweed)0 g
Naruto Kamaboko (Fish Cake)3 g
Enoki mushroom5 g
Corn 16 g
Butter0 g
Wakame1 g
Olive oil0 g
Minced Garlic1 g

*Note: Chashu and Ajitsuke Tamago are not whole ingredients therefore their net carbs will depend entirely on its recipe. Traditionally, chashu and ajitsuke tamago are made with non-keto ingredients such as sugar, soy sauce, cooking rice wine, and sake thus Carb calculation would not be possible to list.

Most of the toppings above can be regarded as keto as they are relatively low in carbs (minus the Chashu, ajitsuke tamago, and corn). For the most part, keto allows some possibilities that really depends on your goals, the type of keto you follow (strict, lazy, dirty), and your daily carb intake. But if you are strict, then it’s better to strip away as many processed ingredients as possible.

Today, using my recipe I’ve uncovered a way for all of us keto-holics to enjoy ramen. Sure, it’s not exactly the same as the traditional way but we get the best of both worlds using my recipe.

Are Ramen Noodles Keto Friendly?

Finally, we can answer this question after explaining what traditional ramen is. As mentioned earlier, traditionally and seen in the majority of ramen restaurants throughout the world, ramen noodles are made with wheat flour which is a huge no-no in the keto diet. Fortunately, there are many types of noodles out there made with all kinds of ingredients. As mentioned prior, the ramen noodles (including my recipe) can be substituted for (1) Squash/Zucchini Noodles, (2) Shirataki Noodles, and lastly (3) Kelp Noodles. Out of all these, Shirataki Noodles are the best for this situation which takes us to the next question.

Then, how do I order Keto Ramen?

Inside Hiro Nori

Your best bet is not ordering ramen at all at a restaurant if you’re serious about keto as you don’t really know what these restaurants put in their ramen. Who knows what other non-keto ingredients may be added in the kitchen where you can’t see anything. Fortunately, if you’re on a dirty keto or have a lenient policy, then what I suggest you could do is this:

  • Ask them to replace the noodles with vegetables.
  • Instead of chashu go for the egg instead.
  • Always go with tonkatsu. It’s massively rich in pork fat. This should cover the fat requirements.
  • Skip the ramen altogether and order sides such as edamame, salad, and ask for just the tonkatsu broth on the side.

Just note that not all ramen places do this and you may get a strange look. Just wanted to give you a heads up and don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Are there any substitutions for the Soft Boiled Egg and Keto Chashu?

If you’re even shorter on time, then you can certainly substitute these items for those that are already prepped ahead at your local grocery store. For instance, instead of making the soft boiled eggs, you can purchase hard boiled eggs and for keto chashu, you can purchase smoked uncured bacon. Sure you’ll still have to cook it but there’s no slicing involved which could cut some time off. They won’t taste exactly the same as my recipe but if you’re in a rush, you’re in a rush!

How to Make Easy Keto Ramen Noodles: The Recipe

What You’ll Need

On the package side.
On the produce and meat side.

If you have any questions, leave a comment below or send me a message and I’ll try my best to answer them. Anywho, most of the ingredients I purchase are from retailers that most should have access to such as Amazon, Wholes Food Market, Albertson’s subsidiaries, Walmart, and Kroger.

The Pork Belly is convenient because it’s sold at Wholes Food Market. I just buy half a pound which should be more than enough if you’re making the keto ramen for 2 people. The only item here that maybe difficult to find if you’re in a rural area is the enoki mushrooms. You can find these easily at an Asian Grocery store but if it’s unavailable you can substitute it for Shiitake or Crimini mushrooms.

Keto Ramen
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Easy Keto Ramen Noodles

This keto ramen is for anyone on the keto diet looking to shake things up a bit from the usual diet of eggs and avocados.
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Japanese
Keyword keto, noodles, ramen, shirataki, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 606.9kcal
Author Rich

Ingredients

For Broth

  • 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1 knob Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 bulb Scallion

Keto Chashu

  • 66 grams Pork Belly
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • ½ tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Toppings

  • 1 Stalk Green Onion
  • 2 Soft Boiled Egg 1 egg for each serving
  • 1 Stalk Bok Choy or 100 grams of Bok Choy
  • 40 grams Enoki Mushroom
  • 2 pieces Roasted Nori
  • 1 tbsp MCT Oil optional. Can also use coconut or more olive oil. 1 TBSP per serving.
  • 1 tspn Minced Garlic

Noodles

  • 7 ounces Shirataki Noodles

Instructions

Prep the broth

  • Gather ingredients and set up like so.
    Keto Ramen Broth Ingredients
  • Crush 2 cloves of garlic and a knob of ginger. Chop off the scallion root end, cut off about 1.5 inch of the scallion stalk, and slice the rest. Dispose the root end, hold on to the green slices for the toppings part of recipe.
    Keto Ramen crushed Ingredients
  • Pour 4 cups of Bone Broth into pot, then pour in coconut aminos. Put crushed garlic, scallion stalk, and crushed ginger in Bone Broth.
    Keto Ramen Broth
  • Heat pot on medium-high. Once it boils, lower temperature to low and let simmer until noodles and toppings are ready. Add salt to taste.

Soft Boiled Eggs

  • In another pot, put eggs in it. Fill pot up with cool water, add a pinch of salt (I used Pink Himalayan Salt), then place on stove top to boil. Once water comes to a rolling boil, shut off heat. Place lid on pot and let it sit for 5 minutes. Once 5 minutes is up, drain hot water and run cold water over the eggs. Fill pot with cold water to let it cool down (about 10 minutes). Once cooled, peel eggs and cut in half.
    Boiling Eggs

Blanch the veggies

  • Gather the Bok Choy and Enoki Mushrooms. Trim the Bok Choy stem off and chop off the root end of the enoki mushroom as pictured. Then, in rolling boiled water, put veggies in for 2 minutes. Remove and let cool. Your veggies are ready.
    Blanched Veggies

Prep the Shirataki Noodles

  • Remove shirataki noodles from package and let it freshen up in cool water for about 20 seconds.
  • Boil water in another pot. Once it comes to a rolling boil put shirataki noodles in for about 2 minutes and then transfer over to strainer. Run cold water over it to let it cool. Then place the noodles on a frying pan and let it dry over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
    Pro tip: If you're great at multitasking you can combine the shirataki noodles and veggie blanching steps together instead of having to boil water twice.
    Cooking Shirataki Noodles
  • Still having trouble and what to do with that fishy smell? Check out my detailed instructions on how to cook shirataki noodles.

"Keto Chashu"

  • Slice pork belly to about 1 cm each and gather ingredients like so.
    Keto Chashu ingredients
  • Heat skillet or frying pan to medium high. In about 1.5 minutes, the pan is ready. Put in olive oil. Let oil warm (about 1 minute). Add in pork belly one slice at a time, turning once.
    Keto Chashu
  • When both sides are brown (3-4 minutes); stir in coconut amino and apple cider vinegar. Stir so pork belly absorbs the flavors. Remove from heat and let dry on paper towel.
    Pro tip: Be careful of oil splattering. Purchase a Splatter Guard to prevent any burns.
    Keto Chashu

Style your Bowl!

  • You're now ready to make your bowl! Gather ingredients like so.
    Keto Ramen Toppings
  • Grab a bowl. Place toppings (Keto Chashu, Nori, minced garlic, scallions, bok choi, enoki mushrooms, and soft boiled egg) on top of the shirataki noodles.
    Dry Keto Ramen
  • Ladle the broth onto the bowl.
    Keto Ramen soup
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition info is approximate using the sparkpeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count does not count sugar alcohols. It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of all nutritional facts posted here, especially if you have a medical condition, in which case you should consult with your doctor before using any of the recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 606.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.1g | Protein: 31.7g | Fat: 45.5g | Saturated Fat: 22.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14.9g | Cholesterol: 209.8mg | Sodium: 694.3mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 4.9g
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Keto Ramen Noodles
Amount Per Serving (2 g)
Calories 606.9 Calories from Fat 410
% Daily Value*
Fat 45.5g70%
Saturated Fat 22.9g143%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.9g
Cholesterol 209.8mg70%
Sodium 694.3mg30%
Potassium 266mg8%
Carbohydrates 13.1g4%
Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugar 4.9g5%
Protein 31.7g63%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Keto Recipes Tagged With: kelp noodles, Keto, keto ajitsuke tamago, keto chashu, Ramen, shirataki noodles

Ganko Ittetsu Ramen – Brookline

December 3, 2018 by Rich

Ganko Ittetsu

[4/5] I’ve been coming here for quite some time. I first heard about this place in an article from Eater Boston ranking the top ramen shops in the area. After trying out a few places, I was getting disappointed but kept on trucking trying to find my go-to ramen joint. Does Ganko Ittetsu deliver? Well, you’ve stumbled across the best review. Read more below.

Review #056
Restaurant Type: Casual Dining.

Food (65%)
Taste to price 4/5
Quality to price 4/5
Portion to price 4/5
Average = 4

Service (20%)  
Friendliness 4/5
Promptness 4/5
Average = 4

Cleanliness (15%)
Bathroom n/a
Dining area 4/5
Kitchen area 4/5
Average = 4

Overall Score = [F(.65)]+[S(.20)]+C(.15)]
 = [2.6]+[0.8]+[0.6]
 = 4

The Pluses…  
+ Simple, easy MENU to follow. It’s literally a piece of paper printed on both sides. Nothing fancy or gimmicky. Just 6 types of ramen soups, sides, and a beer section. They don’t waste time trying to sell anything else, they know exactly what they are. I like it!
+ Clean, nice, modern interior and AMBIANCE.
+ I only come here for the GANKARA MISO RAMEN. I don’t even need to try the other soups. This one is nicely spiced and rich in pork flavor. The egg is perfectly cooked, and the egg noodle texture has the right amount of chew for my liking.
+ For a tiny place, they are very efficient with handling the WAIT TIME. You can join the wait list on Yelp, check in, and walk around the area. They’ll text you when the table is ready. Fortunately there’s lots of window shopping and people watching in the area to kill time.
+ The wait team works really well together. Speedy, responsive, and harmonious like synchronized swimmers 🙂

The Negs…
– No major negatives here. If I had to knit pick it would be that the broth can be salty but I found this to be true at 95% of ramen places I’ve been to.
– Parking can be difficult. There’s public parking in the back and street parking but these fill out quick especially during weekends.  
– This place is small. Anticipate sitting close to strangers and moderate wait times.

Shake it off!

In Conclusion…
Yep, all it took was one visit to Ganko Ittetsu and I was hooked. Ganko Ittetsu Ramen, imo, is one of Boston’s best ramen shop. It’s no surprise why people keep coming back here including myself. They offer a very solid experience: delicious ramen, ambiance, service, and speediness. They know exactly what they are and they don’t try to be anything else. I’ve been coming here for years so I’d say it’s worth a stop.

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  • Ganko Ittetsu - Gankara Miso
    Gankara Miso
  • Ganko Ittetsu - Shio
    Shio

Filed Under: Restaurant Reviews Tagged With: Brookline, Ramen

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