easy Mazemen Mazesoba Recipe for homemade dry ramen

Ingredients

Ramen Noodles 

 

Sauce 

  • ½ oz of Shoyu Ramen or Tokyo Shoyu Ramen Soup Base 
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar 
  • 1 tbsp Lard or alternative oil
  • 1 tsp Bonito Powder (fish flour) 
  • ½ tsp Garlic (grated) 
  • ½ tsp Ginger (grated) 
  • 60 ml or 2 oz Hot Water 
  • A pinch of Chili Powder (as you like) 
  • A pinch of Black Pepper (as you like) 
  • A pinch of Sesame Seeds (as you like) 

Recommended Toppings

  • Chashu (diced)
  • Niku Miso
  • Steamed Chicken Breast (seasoned as you like) 
  • Menma 
  • Bean Sprouts (lightly boiled)
  • Spinach (boiled)
  • Bok Choy (boiled)
  • Green Onion (chopped) 
  • Cilantro Leaves 
  • Garlic (minced) 
  • Ginger (minced) 
  • Egg raw, half-boiled, or Ramen Egg 
  • Ramen Nori Seaweed 
  • Bonito Flakes 
  • Ten Kasu
  • Fermented Toppings: Natto, kimchi, or a small sprinkle of cheese (for extra depth and umami)
  • And anything you like!

 

 

easy Mazemen Recipe for homemade dry ramen

Shoyu Flavor, Authentic, Spicy, Meat & Poultry, Seafood


Mazemen Recipe

What is Mazemen?

Mazemen, or brothless ramen, is easy to make at home with a simple shoyu-based sauce.

Enjoy with toppings like minced pork, chicken, beef, egg, menma, and nori, and customize it spicy or mild to suit your taste. This versatile dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or creative ramen twists.


How to Enjoy Mazemen at Home

  • Add Protein Variations:
    Mazemen can be customized with different proteins such as minced pork,
    chicken, or beef. Chicken mazemen offers a lighter flavor, while beef mazemen adds extra richness to the dish.

  • Customize Your Sauce:
    Experiment with spicy, savory, or tangy sauces by adjusting soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, or vinegar to your preference.

  • Get Creative with Toppings:
    Add soft-boiled eggs, minced pork, diced chicken, nori flakes, green onions, bamboo shoots (menma), or even grated cheese for a fusion twist.

  • Serve Hot or Cold:
    Mazemen can be enjoyed either freshly hot or chilled, making it versatile for all seasons.

  • Finish with Rice:
    After enjoying noodles, add a small portion of steamed rice into the remaining sauce for a delicious final bite—this is a popular way to fully enjoy Mazemen in Japan.

 

 

Ingredients

Ramen Noodles 

 

Sauce 

  • ½ oz of Shoyu Ramen or  Yamachan Tokyo Shoyu Ramen Soup Base 
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar 
  • 1 tbsp Lard or alternative oil
  • 1 tsp Bonito Powder (fish flour) 
  • ½ tsp Garlic (grated) 
  • ½ tsp Ginger (grated) 
  • 60 ml or 2 oz Hot Water 
  • A pinch of Chili Powder (as you like) 
  • A pinch of Black Pepper (as you like) 
  • A pinch of Sesame Seeds (as you like) 

Recommended Toppings

  • Chashu (diced)
  • Pan fried minced pork ( pork 100g, water 1oz, 1 tbsp of sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, miso each for seasoning) 
  • Steamed Chicken Breast (seasoned as you like) 
  • Minced Beef（seasoned lightly with soy sauce or salt & pepper）
  • Yamachan Menma 
  • Bean Sprouts (lightly boiled)
  • Spinach (boiled)
  • Bok Choy (boiled)
  • Green Onion (chopped) 
  • Cilantro Leaves 
  • Garlic (minced) 
  • Ginger (minced) 
  • Egg raw, half-boiled, or Ramen Egg 
  • Yamachan Ramen Nori Seaweed 
  • Bonito Flakes 
  • Ten Kasu
  • Fermented Toppings: Natto, kimchi, or a small sprinkle of cheese (for extra depth and umami)
  • And anything you like!

 

 


INSTRUCTIONS

Before You Start
(Optional Protein Variations):

Choose your preferred protein before mixing your mazemen sauce:

  • Minced pork (classic)
  • Steamed chicken breast or minced chicken (lighter option)
  • Minced beef (richer, deeper flavor)

Cook your chosen protein in advance so it’s ready to add as a topping in Step 4.

 

Optional Upgrade: Warm the Sauce (Recommended, but Optional)
If you have time, gently warming the sauce can help the flavors blend more smoothly and bring out the aroma of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

  • Microwave: Mix all sauce ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl, cover loosely, and microwave for 20–30 seconds. Stir well.
  • Stovetop: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and warm over low heat for a few minutes, stirring gently, just until warmed and aromatic. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir well.

 

1) Mix all the sauce ingredients very well. (Optional: warm the sauce using one of the methods above.)

2) Cook the noodles. Drain well.

3) Mix the noodles and the mazemen sauce in a bowl well.

4) Add your favorite toppings to the top. Enjoy!