{"product_id":"j-basket-chuka-soba-ramen-noodles","title":"J-Basket Chuka Soba Ramen Noodles, 720g","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ-Basket Chuka Soba are dried Japanese ramen noodles, made in Japan with wheat flour, water, salt and kansui - the alkaline mineral salts that give ramen its distinctive character. “Chuka soba” means “Chinese-style noodles”, the traditional Japanese name for ramen, and despite the name they contain no buckwheat. Kansui is the key difference between ramen and ordinary egg noodles. Egg noodles get their colour and richness from egg. Ramen relies on kansui instead: potassium carbonate for firmness and springiness, and sodium carbonate for a smoother, softer bite. The result is a pale golden noodle with that classic springy chew, egg-free and plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat springy texture is exactly what you want in a steaming bowl of ramen. Kansui helps the noodles hold their bite in hot broth instead of going soft and limp, so they stay springy right to the bottom of the bowl. Serve them in a rich miso or shoyu broth topped with sliced pork, a jammy soft-boiled egg, spring onions and a sheet of nori. They’re just as good for a quick yakisoba - stir-fried with cabbage, pork and a glossy, tangy sauce - or chilled in summer as hiyashi chuka with a sesame dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes to try using this ingredient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Recipe placeholder - no Somerset Foodie recipe yet] (link: somersetfoodie.com\/blogs\/recipes\/[slug])\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper ramen noodles, made in Japan with kansui for that authentic springy chew\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium and sodium carbonate balance firmness with a smooth, silky bite\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its texture in hot broth far better than ordinary egg noodles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried, so they’re a useful storecupboard staple for quick midweek ramen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ramen, cook noodles in plenty of boiling water for 4 minutes, stirring to separate, then drain well and add straight into your hot broth. Top with whatever you have - pork, egg, greens, spring onion, chilli oil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor yakisoba, cook and drain, then rinse briefly in cold water. Stir-fry in a hot wok with sliced pork, cabbage and onion, then toss with 2-3 tbsp yakisoba or Worcestershire-style sauce\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor hiyashi chuka, cook, rinse under cold water until chilled, and serve topped with cucumber, ham, omelette strips and a sesame or soy-vinegar dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJ-Basket is a range of everyday Japanese ingredients, made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e720g pack divided up into 8 handy portion sizes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians; not gluten-free\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: \u003cstrong\u003eWHEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay contain traces of \u003cstrong\u003eegg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: \u003cstrong\u003eWheat\u003c\/strong\u003e flour, water, salt, acidity regulator: E501 (potassium carbonate), E500 (sodium carbonate)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"J-Basket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57644259836279,"sku":"NOO30","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/6008\/3610\/files\/J-Basket-Chuka-Soba-Ramen-Noodles-720g.jpg?v=1793174400","url":"https:\/\/somersetfoodie.com\/products\/j-basket-chuka-soba-ramen-noodles","provider":"Somerset Foodie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}