The Cinema Chefs

Tampopo - Ramen

Episode Summary

Jenn and Clara discuss the tips and tricks for making a great bowl of ramen according to the film Tampopo.

Episode Notes

Jenn and Clara explore the world of ramen through the eyes of the titular character Tampopo and her merry band of “experts.” What makes a great ramen soup base? Does the age or quality of the chicken matter if you’re simmering it? How exactly do you make bonito, and why you might want to leave ramen noodle making to the experts.

Chapters

0:38 About Tampopo

3:44 How to make a great ramen broth

9:41 Tonkatsu vs Tonkotsu

11:11 Where is ramen in the movie?

13:50 Why we don't make noodles at home

23:59 Culinary terms in Tampopo

28.12 Where is the best ramen?

29:22 Our next episode 🍝

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