Tenshin Ramen
Tenshin Ramen, Chinese-Japanese Rice Bowl Dish with a Twist
Tenshinhan, or Tenshindon was always my personal favorite growing up in Japan. There was a cozy little Chinese-Japanese restaurant in my neighborhood that served the best Tenshinhan—fluffy crab omelet over rice, smothered in a salty-savory sauce. I used to go there all the time, and I still remember how comforting that dish tasted, especially on rainy days or after school.
Today, I'm giving it a little twist—Tenshin Ramen. Instead of serving the omelet over rice, I’m pouring that light but savory sauce over ramen noodles. It’s just as comforting, full of nostalgic flavor, and super easy to make at home.
RECIPE
Servings: 1
Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
For the Ramen and Omelet:
1 serving of ramen noodles (fresh or instant, cooked and drained)
2 eggs
2 imitation crab sticks (kanikama)
Chopped green onion
For the Sauce:
1 ½ cups water
1/2 tbsp torigara (Japanese chicken soup base)
1 tbsp sake
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp potato starch
1 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
My Kitchen Tools:
Instructions:
Cook Ramen Noodles
Boil water and cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
Drain and place them in a serving bowl.
Combine the Sauce Ingredidents
In a small pot, combine water, potato starch, torigara, sake, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until the sauce thickens.
Finish by stirring in the sesame oil. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Make Egg Omelet
In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the shredded kanikama imitation crab.
Heat a small pan with a bit of oil and cook the mixture into a soft, round omelet.
Assemble the Ingredients
Pour half of the sauce over the ramen noodles, gently place the omelet on top, and then pour the remaining sauce over everything.
Finish with a generous sprinkle of chopped green onions.
Tips and Variations
If you like a sweeter sauce, you can add a dash of mirin or a pinch of sugar to the broth.
Swap kanikama for real crab or cooked shrimp for an elevated version.
Want to go low-carb? Try this with shirataki noodles or pour the omelet sauce over stir-fried veggies!
