Ramen Made Simple - by Chris Toy (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The easy step-by-step guide to making savory, satisfying ramen at home

Ramen is the ultimate comfort food, whether it's a simple bowl of noodles and broth or a hearty meal with eggs, meat, and fresh veggies. Find out how easy it can be to make this iconic dish at home with Ramen Made Simple. With step-by-step instructions, infographics, and easy to follow illustrations, you can upgrade from a pack of instant noodles to a swoon-worthy soup from scratch.

Get started right away with simplified guidelines that take you through building each element of a perfectly balanced bowl. Every recipe adds a variation to help you make near-endless options, and many include tips and tricks like store-bought hacks, pressure cooker time-savers, and more.

• The "Ramencyclopedia"-Learn the essential formula for building a bowl of ramen, and discover the tools and pantry staples to make preparation easy.
• 15 Core recipes-Follow along to make the four building blocks of ramen-broth, tare, noodles, and toppings-so you can mix and match to create dozens of variations.
• Flavorful final dishes-Learn to make iconic miso, shoyu, tonkotsu, and shio ramens, plus less common types like Yamagata cold ramen and lemon ramen.

Create your own perfect bowl of ramen in the comfort of your home with Ramen Made Simple.

Review Quotes

"A highly respected, lifelong educator in schools and in his own cooking classes around our region, Chris Toy's cookbooks are stunning for the world of cooking knowledge they reveal. Ramen Made Simple is a notable achievement both for the clarity of his instructions and the author's depth of information. Highly recommended for any cook who wants to dig deep into a very popular subject." --Sam Hayward, James Beard Awarded Chef and restauranteur

"Chris Toy's Ramen Made Simple is a how-to for ramen lovers. I am sending a copy to my adult children so that they can continue their happy noodling. I have worked with Chris on cooking projects for more than 10 years--he is an inspirational chef. Bravo!" --Sarah Auld, director of CAFAM Chinese School

"Chris Toy's Ramen Made Simple provides a comprehensive resource for creating memorable bowls of steamy comfort. This well-organized and beautiful book is suitable for all skill and commitment levels. Rejuvenate a family food tradition, or start a new one!" --Theresa Chan, restaurateur

"Chris Toy's passion for cooking is readily apparent as he proudly showcases some of his favorite Chinese recipes. He brings to the table a heaping bowl of humor and expertise that readers are sure to enjoy. His energy and enthusiasm for Chinese cooking will have readers begging for more!" --Stephen Vose, adult education director

"Chris Toy's recipes are delicious, healthy, and enjoyable for both experienced cooks and beginners." --Mary McAteer Kennedy, R.D., executive director of Dining & Campus Services at Bowdoin College