Ramen for Beginners

No need for instant--75 easy ramen recipes anyone can make

You can create traditional and modern bowls of ramen right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Ramen for Beginners is the perfect starting point for chefs of all levels who want to bring the iconic flavors of ramen home.

This step-by-step approach to ramen makes sure you have everything you need to get cooking. Find out how to stock your pantry with ramen essentials before learning the fundamentals of broth, noodles, seasonings, toppings, and finally, the assembled bowls. Recipes are written with both homemade and store-bought ingredients in mind, so you can tailor recipes to your comfort level and to the amount of time you want to spend.

Ramen for Beginners includes:

• Beginner-friendly guidance--Get simple and straightforward recipes designed with beginners in mind, as well as advice for using premade ingredients that save both time and energy.
• 75 Tasty recipes--Learn to cook up individual ingredients and combine them into ramen bowls that range from the traditional--like Shio Ramen with Crispy Pork Belly, Scallions, Marinated Bamboo Shoots, and Nori--to the more unique, like Cheesy Shoyu Ramen.
• Troubleshooting tips--Rescue your ramen with suggestions for dealing with common issues like overcooked noodles or too-salty broth.

Make it a breeze to serve up delicious bowls of ramen whenever you want with these easy, delicious recipes.

ROBIN DONOVAN is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and food blogger who is obsessed with Japanese food. She is the author of Sushi at Home and coauthor of Ramen Obsession. Robin lives in Berkeley, California, where she blogs about easy international recipes for people who love food at AllWaysDelicious.com.

"If you've ever had a bowl of ramen that was so incredible you wished you could make it at home, this is the cookbook you want. Robin has laid out all the foundational skills you'll need plus fantastic tips offering shortcuts for busier cooks. This book truly does cover it all!" --Jade Jones, Founder of Jonesin' For Taste

"While I consider myself a pretty good cook, making ramen has always intimidated me--until now! Ramen for Beginners has taken all of the guesswork out of preparing a gorgeous bowl of ramen at home by breaking down every element of ramen with insightful background info, clear instruction, and mouthwatering recipes. If you are ready to tackle making ramen in your kitchen, this is the book for you!" --Becky Tarala, Creator of The Two Bite Club (www.thetwobiteclub.com)

"I love ramen, and this book has such great traditional and modern recipes that you can dig in to. If you're looking for some new recipe ideas, then this is the book for you. Get yourself a copy and start cooking." --Relle Lum, Founder of Keeping It Relle (www.keepingitrelle.com)