Best Shoyu Base Recipes

SHOYU BASE

Shoyu Base image

This is the base for Shoyu Ramen (page 24) and other ramen recipes in this section.

Yield makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 piece kombu, wiped with a damp cloth
1 1/2 cups shirojoyu (white soy sauce)
2 cups water
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1 cup Japanese soy sauce
1 1/2 cups katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
To make shoyu broth, combine 2 cups Ramen Chicken Stock (page 10) with 3 ounces (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) shoyu base.

SHOYU CHICKEN

Shoyu Chicken image

Shoyu Chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish. It is often served with rice. The word shoyu is Japanese for soy sauce. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for at least an hour, the longer the better.

Provided by The Big E

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground paprika
5 pounds skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onion, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken thighs, and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken thighs on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1304.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

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