A clean bowl with rich flavor, powered by shio koji.Using shio koji, a fermented seasoning of salt and rice koji, as the primary seasoning creates a savory broth with depth—without relying on multiple seasonings.If available, yuzu—a fragrant Japanese citrus—can be used in place of lemon, adding a bright, refreshing note to the ramen.
In a pot, combine the chicken broth and green onions and bring to a boil. Add the SHIO KOJI, sesame oil, pepper, garlic, and ginger. Taste and adjust with salt (not listed) if needed. Remove the green onions before serving.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the noodles until tender, then drain.
Pour the broth from Step 1 into a bowl, add the noodles, and top with sliced chicken chashu—chicken breast marinated with shio koji— lemon slices, and chopped onion. Finish with fried onions for extra crunch.
Product used in this recipe
Shio Koji 20.4 oz (580 g)
Shio Koji is a traditional Japanese ingredient made with a fermented rice malt (koji) and salt (shio). The enzymes contained in shio koji break down proteins to draw umami out of meat and fish. Shio Koji is in liquid form with the tiny half-dissolved grains of rice malt and packaged in a convenient plastic bottle.
Wakana joined Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. in 2025. Guided by the motto“Bringing happiness to people through food,”she applies her expertise as a registered dietitian to develop health-focused recipes. Passionate about miso as a traditional fermented food, she is dedicated to sharing its nutritional value and cultural heritage worldwide.
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