Rich & Savory Halal Ramen at Home (No Pork Needed!) | Taste of Japan Ep. 02

Welcome to Episode 02 of Taste of Japan: The Halal Recipe Series

When you walk down the vibrant streets of Tokyo or right here in Gunma, the rich, savory aroma of ramen shops is everywhere. It is arguably Japan’s most famous culinary export. However, for Muslims, ramen is often the number one dish they have to painfully walk past.

Why? Because the most popular style of ramen in Japan is Tonkotsu—a broth made by boiling pork bones until thick and creamy. Add to that the non-Halal soy sauces and hidden animal extracts used in the seasonings, and traditional ramen shops become completely off-limits.

But we have amazing news: You do not need pork to make a rich, creamy, authentic Japanese ramen. Today, we are teaching you how to master Tori-Paitan (creamy chicken broth) ramen right in your own kitchen, using pure, hand-slaughtered chicken from Al Modina.

The Secret to Creamy Halal Broth: Tori-Paitan

Tori-Paitan translates literally to "creamy chicken soup." By boiling high-quality, fresh chicken and bones at a rapid boil for a few hours, the collagen breaks down and emulsifies. The result is a broth that is incredibly rich, milky, and savory—rivaling any pork broth out there, but 100% Halal and Tayyib.

Because we hand-slaughter our poultry at Al Modina Halal Food with a strict consciousness of the Aakhirat, you can extract every bit of flavor from our chicken bones with complete peace of mind.

Ingredients You Will Need

(Serves 2-3 People)

The Paitan Broth:

• 1 kg Al Modina Fresh Halal Chicken (A mix of bone-in thighs, wings, or a whole chicken chopped up works best. Bones are essential!)

• 1 Whole Bulb of Garlic (cut in half horizontally)

• 1 Large Thumb of Fresh Ginger (sliced)

• 1 Japanese Leek (Naganegi) or 3 Green Onions (use the green parts for the broth)

• 2.5 Liters of Water

The "Tare" (Flavor Base per bowl):

• 2 Tablespoons Halal Soy Sauce

• 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil

• A pinch of salt and white pepper

The Rest:

• 2-3 Portions of Halal-Certified Ramen Noodles

• Toppings: Sliced cooked chicken (from the broth), sweet corn, boiled egg, Nori (seaweed), and chopped green onions.

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Clean the Chicken Place your Al Modina Fresh Chicken and bones into a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil for just 5 minutes. You will see foam and impurities rise to the top. clean the impurities- you can save it as chicken stock, rinse the chicken pieces quickly, and wash the pot. This step ensures your final soup tastes clean, not gamey!

Step 2: The Rapid Boil (The Magic Step) Put the clean chicken back into the pot. Add the 2.5 liters of fresh water, the garlic, ginger, and green onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high. Do not simmer—you want a rolling, active boil. Let it boil uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, topping up the water slightly if it gets too low. As it boils vigorously, the fat and water will emulsify, turning the soup beautifully white and creamy.

Step 3: Strain and Shred Once the broth is rich and milky, turn off the heat. Carefully strain the broth into a clean bowl. Take the cooked chicken meat, shred it or slice it, and set it aside to use as your ramen topping!

Step 4: Prepare the Bowls (The Tare) In each serving bowl, add your Halal Soy Sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. This mixture is called the Tare (the flavor base). Pour about 2 ladles of your piping hot, creamy chicken broth into the bowl and whisk it together.

Step 5: Cook Noodles and Assemble Boil your Halal ramen noodles according to the package instructions (usually just 2-3 minutes). Drain them well and carefully fold them into your hot broth. Top with your sliced chicken, sweet corn, a boiled egg, and a sheet of Nori.

Slurp with Confidence!

Ramen is meant to be eaten hot and slurped loudly! By taking a few hours on a weekend to boil your own Tori-Paitan using our trusted, pure Halal chicken, you bring the authentic taste of a Japanese ramen shop directly into your dining room—without compromising your faith.

Ready to start your ramen journey? Get the freshest, highest-quality chicken delivered straight to your door.

👉 📲 Open the Al Modina App today to grab your fresh chicken, Halal noodles, and soy sauce all in one place!