What is the definition of tonkotsu?

The word tonkotsu literally translates to “pig bone” or “pork bone” in Japanese, but of course, you won’t be ordering a pig bone for dinner. Therefore, in most Asian cuisine restaurants, “tonkotsu” is usually referring to a broth which is made from pork bones.

What does tonkotsu taste like?

Tonkotsu, which means “pig bone,” is made by boiling pork meat and bones together, thus creating a thick and hearty broth with a meaty flavor. The soup has a milky consistency much like miso, so don’t get confused about which one you want to order!

What’s the difference between tonkotsu and ramen?

Tonkotsu is a unique version of ramen because it’s technically not a flavor but a type of broth. The word tonkotsu means ‘pork bone’ and it points to the broth that’s made by boiling pork bones along with some herbs for a long time to get a creamy, milky white soup.

What cut of meat is tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu (とんかつ, “pork cutlet”) are thick slices of pork that are breaded and deep fried in a manner similar to German schnitzel. They are typically made from two cuts of pork: the lean and tender hire (ヒレ, tenderloin or filet) and the fattier rosu (ロース, loin).

What is the difference between tonkotsu and shoyu?

Tonkotsu ramen is a ramen made with tonkotsu (pork bone) broth, which means it takes the name from the soup’s ingredients. Shoyu ramen on the other hand, is named after the ingredients used which is shoyu (soy sauce) flavored sauce.

What is black tonkotsu ramen?

The Jinya Tonkotsu Black is the top seller on the menu. The bowl consists of a pork-based broth with pork chashu, kikurage (dried mushroom), green onion, nori, seasoned egg, garlic chips, garlic oil, fried onion, spicy sauce and thin ramen noodles.

What is tonkotsu Shio ramen?

Shio broth has salt, shoyu broth has soy sauce and miso paste is added to make miso broth. Tonkotsu (not tonkatsu) is made with pork hock and trotters.

What is pork tonkotsu ramen?

Tonkotsu ramen is a Japanese noodle soup made with a pork bone broth—ton means pork and kotsu means bone. When collagen-rich pig parts like pork trotters and neck bones are cooked in water over high heat, the collagen in the connective tissue transforms into gelatin, which gives bone broth its silky texture.

Is tonkotsu the same as miso?

How do you eat tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu can be eaten without seasoning or simply with salt if you like. If you want it hot, you may want to put some karashi (Japanese mustard) or Western mustard on top. Tonkatsu also goes very well with rice. If you fill your mouth with tonkatsu and rice, you can enjoy a wonderful collaboration of flavors.