845: Homemade Ramen with Sho Spaeth

This week, we get into the history, craft, and techniques of homemade Ramen with the brilliant author, Sho Spaeth. We talk about its origins in Japan, the introduction of ramen to the US, and the recent innovation that gave rise to what we know as instant ramen. We learn about the five elements that go into a bowl of ramen: broth, tare, fat, noodles, and toppings, and how these have been refined over the years to create endless variations, including the kind that can be enjoyed in our own homes. Sho Spaeth is the author of Homemade Ramen . He left us his recipe for Niboshi Shoyu Ramen . Head to our YouTube channel to watch our interview with Sho Spaeth.

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845: Homemade Ramen with Sho Spaeth is an episode from The Splendid Table by American Public Media.

This episode is 00:50:17 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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