My RAMEN Adventure

Yes! the RAW RAMEN Noodle is finally stocked at MITSUWA market (San Jose).  I was quite lost when I didn't see them being sold for several months or I have been just missing them all these months or always sold out.  There are many other 'RAMEN set' being sold with soup mix, etc. but I just want to buy the RAW RAMEN.  This picture is from previous posting - medium thick raw RAMEN.  This time, I purchased thick RAMEN.  These RAMEN is made and cut at perfect length for the perfect "Slurping!!"

There are 4 RAMEN in a package for $3.99. 
After several tries and watching "The Mind of a Chef" on NETFLIX visiting Japan in RAMEN adventure, I noted the most visible ingredients in one of the top RAMEN chef's TSUKEMEN soup stock.    I shopped Pig Neck Bones, Pork Belly ... that I normally would not have even thought of purchasing.  I slow simmered the neck bones with all the vegetables for a day and half.  Followed one of the CHA SHU recipe and prepared Pork Belly.
The result?  It was quite good for a homemade RAMEN.  TSUKEMEN is fun to eat as usual like eating ZARUSOBA in the summer time.  I tried the first bowl for myself, then, made some for my family during Thanksgiving weekend.  It turned out great.

 

Making CHA SHU - Pork Belly

 This is TSUKEMEN - You dip RAMEN noodle in concentrated dipping sauce/soup stock.

This is MISO RAMEN served with soup together.

Bourbon Pecan Pie Tasting

This is one of the Bourbon Pecan Pie that we were gifted during Thanksgiving weekend.  And "Oh My Goodness!"  It was loadedly delicious.  It is full of unexpected flavor.  Its sweetness is well balanced.  Not overwhelmingly sweet.  Caramelized well and Bourbon taste is enjoyably refreshing.  Pecans were delicious.  Crust is all righ - puff pastry style ... as usually pastry crust doesn't hold true to itself once it is cooled off and after all the goodies on top settles down into it.
I want to try to make it myself, the next time.