Ramen : Japanese Noodles & Small Dishes Penguin Publishing Group This is just the beginning

This is just the beginning

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Ramen : Japanese Noodles & Small Dishes Penguin Publishing Group This is just the beginningPicture a generous bowl filled to the brim with steaming hot broth. Its perfect surface intricately patterned with tiny droplets of oil; the flavor enhanced with algae, miso, dried fungi and fish sauce. Thin and springy noodles nestle in the base, while a sashimi marinated cut of pork or chicken sits atop, the meat meltingly tender after up to 48 hours of simmering. A bobbing soya marinated egg and an array of toppings add a colorful finishing touch.