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Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen

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yellow onionbawang bombai kuning200 gFind it at any Melbourne supermarket
Ingredient notes · yellow onion
Why it is herelate-hour sweetness without muddying the long pork extraction
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fresh ginger, dividedjahe segar, dibagi50 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · fresh ginger, divided
Why it is here30 g perfumes the broth's final hour and 20 g seasons the chashu braise
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garlic, dividedbawang putih, dibagi55 gFind it at any Melbourne supermarket
Ingredient notes · garlic, divided
Why it is here40 g enters the broth late and three crushed cloves season the chashu
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scallions, whites and greens divideddaun bawang, bagian putih dan hijau dibagi150 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · scallions, whites and greens divided
Why it is herewhites perfume aroma oil, green tops braise with chashu, and fine fresh slices finish each bowl
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Meat or seafood

pork neck/back bones plus split femur bonestulang leher/punggung babi dan tulang paha babi yang dibelah1.5 kg + 1.5 kgFind it at high-turnover Melbourne pork butcher or Asian butcher; request split femur and meaty neck/back bones
Ingredient notes · pork neck/back bones plus split femur bones
Why it is heremeaty collagen and split marrow structure for the emulsified paitan
Do not missContains pork. Never attempt to split dense bones at home with an ordinary knife.
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skinless pork belly slablembar perut babi tanpa kulit900 gFind it at Melbourne butcher or Asian pork counter
Ingredient notes · skinless pork belly slab
Why it is hererolls into a cold-sliceable chashu cylinder with alternating meat and fat
Do not missContains pork; chill fully in braising liquid before slicing.
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Dry pantry

fresh water, dividedair bersih, dibagi4.85 L + as-needed boiling top-upsFind it at tap or filtered water
Ingredient notes · fresh water, divided
Why it is here4.5 L starts the broth, boiling top-ups keep bones covered, and measured portions support chashu and egg marinades
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brown sugar, dividedgula cokelat, dibagi24 gFind it at any Melbourne supermarket
Ingredient notes · brown sugar, divided
Why it is here12 g balances tare and 12 g rounds the chashu braise
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neutral oil or rendered pork lardminyak netral atau lemak babi cair100 mlFind it at supermarket or Melbourne pork butcher
Ingredient notes · neutral oil or rendered pork lard
Why it is herecarries light-gold scallion aroma into every bowl
Do not missRefrigerate the strained aromatic oil and use within 4 days or freeze in portions.
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dried kikurage wood-ear mushroomsjamur kuping kikurage kering12 gFind it at Asian supermarket
Ingredient notes · dried kikurage wood-ear mushrooms
Why it is hererestrained crisp contrast after soaking, trimming, and blanching
Do not missSoak in the refrigerator, blanch briefly, and never eat dried mushrooms without rehydrating and cooking.
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Spices

kombu, cleaned niboshi, and katsuobushikombu, niboshi yang dibersihkan, dan katsuobushi6 g + 6 g + 6 gFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · kombu, cleaned niboshi, and katsuobushi
Why it is herecold-steeped marine umami in the concentrated shoyu tare
Do not missContains fish; remove niboshi heads and dark guts to reduce bitterness.
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fine salt and black peppergaram halus dan lada hitam5 g + 1 gFind it at any Melbourne supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine salt and black pepper
Why it is heremeasured direct seasoning on the chashu before searing
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Sauces

Japanese koikuchi soy sauce, dividedshoyu koikuchi Jepang, dibagi360 mlFind it at Japanese grocer, Asian supermarket, Coles, or Woolworths
Ingredient notes · Japanese koikuchi soy sauce, divided
Why it is here135 ml in tare, 125 ml in chashu, and 100 ml in ajitama marinade
Do not missContains soy and commonly wheat.
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Japanese usukuchi soy sauceshoyu usukuchi Jepang45 mlFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · Japanese usukuchi soy sauce
Why it is herelighter-coloured salty soy component in the tare
Do not missContains soy and commonly wheat; usukuchi is usually saltier, not lower-sodium.
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hon-mirin, dividedhon-mirin, dibagi245 mlFind it at Japanese grocer or bottle shop
Ingredient notes · hon-mirin, divided
Why it is here20 ml rounds the tare, 125 ml sweetens chashu, and 100 ml seasons ajitama
Do not missContains alcohol; use a labelled alcohol-free mirin-style seasoning when required.
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sake, dividedsake, dibagi76 mlFind it at Japanese grocer or bottle shop
Ingredient notes · sake, divided
Why it is here16 ml in tare and 60 ml in the pork belly braise
Do not missContains alcohol.
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Chilled

large refrigerated eggstelur ayam besar dingin6 eggsFind it at any Melbourne supermarket
Ingredient notes · large refrigerated eggs
Why it is hereseven-minute ajitama with set whites and custardy centres
Do not missContains egg. Use pasteurised eggs or cook yolks firm for pregnant, elderly, immunocompromised, or very young diners.
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fresh straight alkaline ramen noodlesmi ramen alkali segar lurus780 gFind it at Japanese grocer or refrigerated Asian noodle section
Ingredient notes · fresh straight alkaline ramen noodles
Why it is heresix fast-cooking portions that dilute and carry the seasoned broth
Do not missContains wheat; buy six 130 g portions and follow the exact package cook time.
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seasoned menmamenma berbumbu120 gFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · seasoned menma
Why it is herefermented bamboo-shoot savour and crunch
Do not missPackaged menma may contain soy and wheat; check the label.
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Garnish

nori sheetslembar nori3 sheetsFind it at Japanese grocer or supermarket
Ingredient notes · nori sheets
Why it is heredry ocean aroma placed last so it remains structured
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City route

Where to shop first.

Melbournepork neck/back bones plus split femur bones (tulang leher/punggung babi dan tulang paha babi yang dibelah)

Start with an Indonesian or broader Asian grocer for pork neck/back bones plus split femur bones; use supermarkets or butchers for pork neck/back bones plus split femur bones, fresh water, divided.

Keep the bumbu balance before changing ingredients.

pork neck/back bones plus split femur bones: Contains pork. Never attempt to split dense bones at home with an ordinary knife.

Melbourne destinations

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Jakartatulang leher/punggung babi dan tulang paha babi yang dibelah (pork neck/back bones plus split femur bones)

Start with pasar stalls for tulang leher/punggung babi dan tulang paha babi yang dibelah, bawang bombai kuning; use supermarkets or online marketplaces for sealed pantry staples.

Keep the bumbu balance before changing ingredients.

pork neck/back bones plus split femur bones: Contains pork. Never attempt to split dense bones at home with an ordinary knife.

Jakarta destinations

Nearby traditional markets Pasar Jaya network Super Indo locations Ranch Market outlets Hypermart online

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