Birria Ramen
If you’re craving a taste adventure, you're in for a treat. We're about to dive into the world of Birria Ramen, a fusion fiesta that's equal parts surprising and comforting. A fusion fiesta that promises to tickle your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Equipment
- 1 Instant pot
- 1 Blender
- 1 Mesh strainer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lb beef chuck or short ribs
- Salt & pepper to marinate the beef
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- Beef bone for broth optional
Aromatic Base
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- Half an onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tomato
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ cup vinegar
- 3 guajillo chilies
- 2 ancho chilies
- 3 chipotle chilies
- 4 cups stock/water
- Sugar & salt for seasoning to taste
Spices for broth (wrap in cheesecloth bag)
- 2 stick cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cloves 2
- 4 bay leaves 3
- ½ tsp black pepper
Serving
- Cooked ramen
- Boiled eggs
- Cilantro garnishing
- Jalapeno garnishing
- Black pepper garnishing
- Lime wedges.
Instructions
Prepare the meat:
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat up neutral oil in your cast iron/stainless steel pan. Sear the beef until they sport a golden-brown glow.
Craft the aromatic base:
- Saute half an onion, minced garlic, and tomato until they become aromatic, season with oregano and cumin.
- While that's sizzling, toss your guajillo chilies, ancho chilies, and chipotle chilies into a pot of boiling water. Let them soak up the heat until they're soft and pliable. De-seed the chilies if you don't want your broth too spicy.
Blitz the Birria base:
- In a blender, combine the sauteed aromatic, vinegar and the pre-boiled chilies. Blend until it's smooth.
Create the Birria broth:
- Pour the blended mixture into the instant pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add beef stock/water.
- If you’re using beef bones, go ahead and drop them in.
Infuse flavors with spices:
- Wrap up cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, and black pepper in a cheesecloth bag. Toss it into the pot.
Slow cook until tender:
- Drop those seared beef chuck into the pot and slow cook for 55-60 minutes in the instant pot.
- Once finished, remove the spices bag and season to taste with salt and sugar.
Strain & Shred:
- Carefully strain the broth using a mesh strainer.
- Shred the tender beef to your liking.
Prepare the ramen:
- Cook ramen noodles according to the package instructions.
Assemble your Birria Ramen bowl:
- Grab a bowl, throw in some cooked ramen, and ladle that Birria broth over it.
- Top it off with boiled eggs, cilantro, jalapeno, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of black pepper.