Chicken Char Siu and Tomato Tsukemen

Steps

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1. 1
   Carefully remove excess fat from the chicken thigh with kitchen shears and bring the meat to room temperature.
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2. 2
   Place the chicken skin side up and prick the skin many times with a bamboo skewer to help it absorb seasoning and prevent bursting during cooking.
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3. 3
   Place the chicken in a clean plastic bag, add ginger juice and sake, and massage to coat the meat evenly with seasonings.
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4. 4
   Combine honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, grated garlic, and coarsely ground black pepper in a bowl.
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   Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken and toss thoroughly to coat. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
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   Cut the bottom of the plastic bag and transfer the chicken to a heat-resistant container, skin side up.
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   Cover the container with plastic wrap, leaving it slightly open. Microwave at 600 watts for 3 minutes.
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   Remove the plastic wrap, pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, cover half the container, and microwave for 3 more minutes.
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   Let sit in the microwave for 2 minutes, then remove and cool. Pour the sauce over once or twice while cooling to develop a glossy texture and absorb more sauce.
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    Add olive oil and chopped garlic to a pan and stir-fry on medium heat until fragrant.
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    When the garlic becomes fragrant, add the chopped onion and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until slightly browned and fragrant.
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    Add the packaged diced tomatoes and stir-fry for about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently to prevent splattering and maintain proper consistency.
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    When the sauce darkens and thickens, add the chicken stock powder. Add water or chicken broth to adjust the consistency so the noodles can hold more sauce.
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14. 14
    Add your favorite cheese and stir until melted and evenly distributed.
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15. 15
    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Turn off the burner.
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    Boil the fresh ramen noodles according to package instructions, rinse with cold water, drain thoroughly, and coat with a small amount of sesame oil.
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    Once the chicken char siu is cooled, slice it to the desired thickness.
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    Arrange halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cucumber, and sliced chicken char siu on top of the noodles.
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    Ladle the hot tomato dipping sauce into a bowl and top with a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese.
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    Dip the noodles into the tomato sauce and enjoy with the savory chicken char siu.
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