Let's Make Ramen!

A comic book cookbook with easy-to-follow ramen recipes for the home cook, from simple everyday bowls to weekend project powerhouses, homemade noodles, and tasty side dishes. The book also offers insights and tips from renowned ramen experts.

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Playful and educational, this unique combination of cookbook and comic book explores the history of ramen and includes over 40 recipes for everything you need to make the ultimate ramen bowl at home – from kelp and stock to noodles and toppings.

Using colorful and humorous cartoons, authors Hugh Amano and Sarah Becan show you step-by-step how to make delicious homemade ramen. They share practical shortcuts that make ramen an everyday dish, provide fascinating insights into Japanese food traditions, and offer advice, anecdotes, and cultural reflections from famous ramen personalities like chef Ivan Orkin and Ramen Adventures' Brian MacDuckston.

The recipes cover classic power bases like Shio, Shoyu, Miso, and Tonkotsu, as well as popular additions like Onsen Egg, Chashu, and Menma. Plus, you'll find variations like Mazemen, Tsukemen, and Yakisoba. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned chefs, this comic cookbook is a fun and inspiring introduction to one of Japan's most iconic dishes.