Penguin Random House
Slurp Recipe Book: Traditional Ramen Recipes And Modern Makeovers Cookbook
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Slurp Recipe Book: Traditional Ramen Recipes and Modern Makeovers is a 208-page hardcover cookbook by Nell Benton, published by Penguin Random House in September 2025 (ISBN 9780593965061). It teaches readers to prepare traditional and contemporary ramen dishes from scratch, including homemade noodles and broths, with over 60 recipes for pork, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian bowls plus side dishes. The book measures 8 by 9.5 inches (20 x 24 cm) and is written in English.
- Category
- Media > Books > Print Books
Color
Navy/Midnight Blue
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A cookbook featuring over 60 traditional and contemporary ramen recipes, with step-by-step instructions for homemade noodles, broths, and a variety of pork, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian dishes.
Includes clear instructions and photos, covers a wide selection of proteins and vegetarian options, and provides tips for varying flavors with spices, seasonings, and oils.
- Material
- Rigide reliure, responsibly sourced paper
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Media > Books > Print Books
Additional Attributes
- author: Nell Benton
- English language
- hardcover
- 208 pages
- publisher: Penguin Random House
- publication date: September 2025
- ISBN: 9780593965061
- dimensions: 8'' x 9.5''
- over 60 ramen bowl and side dishes
- traditional and modern ramen recipes
- homemade noodles and broths
- pork, poultry, seafood and vegetarian options
Product Insights
This cookbook bridges traditional ramen and modern fusion through over 60 recipes, from Tonkotsu to Kimchi Apple, guided by step-by-step photos and clear instructions that keep the book stable open on the countertop. Its author's anthropology degree and cross-cultural background lend substance to the fusion recipes, but the book does not label recipes as vegan or gluten-free, offering vegetarian stocks and adaptability through substitution instead.
Verified claims
- Recipe range
- Over 60 classic and modern ramen recipes, including Tonkotsu and Kimchi Apple.
- Fusion credibility
- Fusion recipes are substantive, informed by the author's cross-cultural background.
- Author background
- Author's anthropology degree and living abroad differentiate this book from Japanese-trained chef cookbooks.
- Trend coverage
- Covers instant noodle remakes, plant-based broths, and fusion bowls like Kimchi Apple Ramen.
- Beginner guidance
- Step-by-step photos and clear instructions guide beginners through making ramen from scratch.
- Step-by-step photography
- Step-by-step photos document all essential ramen techniques, including noodle-making.
- Usability
- 8×9.5-inch pages stay open; step-by-step photos guide beginners through noodle-making.
- Dietary labeling
- Includes vegetarian stocks but recipes are not labeled vegan or gluten-free.
- Skill level
- Beginner-friendly visual guide with enough range for intermediate cooks
- Dimensions
- Squarish 8 x 9.5 inch size sits stably on a countertop during cooking
- Dietary options
- Includes vegetarian stock options; does not flag vegan or gluten-free recipes
- Stability
- Squarish 8x9.5-inch format keeps the book stable open on a countertop.
- Dietary adaptations
- Recipes not explicitly vegan/gluten-free but adaptable via noodle substitution and plant-based broths.
Product record
- Title
- Slurp Recipe Book: Traditional Ramen Recipes And Modern Makeovers Cookbook
- Brand
- Penguin Random House
- Price
- 42 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Book design and kitchen usability
- The 8-inch width and 9.5-inch height give the book a squarish, stable footprint that sits better on a countertop than a taller, narrower book — less likely to tip forward and snap shut while you're kneading dough or checking a step.
How it compares to other ramen cookbooks
- Most foundational ramen cookbooks were published between 2013 and 2018, leaving them disconnected from recent trends like instant noodle remakes and plant-based broths; Slurp's 2025 publication explicitly includes instant noodle makeovers and vegetarian stocks, giving it a freshness that older titles lack.
- Whereas celebrated ramen cookbook authors like Ivan Orkin or Tadashi Ono bring deep Japanese culinary training, Nell Benton's years living in Indonesia, Egypt, and England, combined with her restaurant ownership in Milwaukee, inject a cross-cultural perspective that fuels the book's distinctive fusion recipes and sets it apart from more traditional or memoir-driven ramen books.
- While Simply Ramen primarily covers traditional Japanese-American recipes, Slurp incorporates globally inspired fusion bowls such as Kimchi Apple Ramen and Cuban Pork Ramen, making it the better pick for cooks drawn to the boundary-pushing ramen seen on modern restaurant menus.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing hardcover cookbook shown flat on a wood surface; dark navy cover with large red title 'SLURP!', two red circular callouts with white text, a white line-art bowl of ramen with chopsticks illustration, small publisher logo at top and author name at bottom.
- Overall shapeRectangular hardcover book shown face-up with visible left spine and slightly rounded cover corners.
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x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Cover background colorSingle-tone dark navy cover occupying most of the book face.
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x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (medium) - Title wordmark“Large uppercase title 'SLURP!' printed in bold red across the upper half of the cover, with an exclamation mark at the end.”
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x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Red circular calloutsTwo solid red circular discs on the cover: one left-of-center overlapping the bowl illustration and one right-of-center partially overlapping the bowl illustration.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Left callout text“Traditional Ramen Recipes”
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x 0.16 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Right callout text“Modern Makeovers”
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x 0.66 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Bowl illustrationWhite single-line illustration of a ramen bowl with swirling noodles, an egg, and floating ingredients; chopsticks extend diagonally above the bowl.
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x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Publisher logo“Small boxed 'DK' logo centered near the top edge of the cover.”
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x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Author name“Nell Benton”
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x 0.42 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (high) - Printed red ink sheenGlossy highlight and slight reflection visible on the red title letters and red circles, contrasting with the darker matte-looking background.
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x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Book photographed flat on a light wood plank surface with even, soft lighting and minor shadowing around the book edges.
- Background surfaceLight natural wood panel visible around the book, with visible grain and knot patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, slightly top-down framing showing the entire front cover and left spine, with small even margins of background visible on all sides.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with faint shadow along the left spine and subtle shadow beneath the lower edge of the book.
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x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (low)
Colors
dark navy· cover background#24294Evivid red· title and circular callouts#EA313Ewhite· illustration and text#EBEBEC- Overall shapeRectangular hardcover book shown face-up with visible left spine and slightly rounded cover corners.
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Product
An open cookbook laid flat showing a left text page and a right full-bleed photograph of a bowl of ramen with chopsticks, a small wooden condiment bowl, and visible ingredients including halved soft-boiled eggs.
- Open book layoutBook is open and laid flat with left page containing text and the right page showing a full-bleed food photograph that fills the page to the book edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.96 · h 0.64 (medium) - Right-page photographRight page contains a top-down styled photograph of a turquoise ceramic bowl with ramen placed on a striped woven placemat on a pale blue wooden plank surface visible at the photo bottom edge.
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x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.58 · h 0.60 (high) - Bowl geometry and finishShallow round ceramic bowl with a bright turquoise glaze and a slightly darker inner rim visible around the soup.
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x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Chopsticks placementA pair of straight dark chopsticks rest diagonally across the bowl, extending from near the bottom-left of the bowl toward the top center of the page.
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x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.36 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible ingredientsIn-bowl contents visible include tangled yellow noodles, dark leafy pieces (seaweed or greens), small pale tofu-like cubes, and small browned bits likely garnish; two halved soft-boiled eggs with bright yolks rest on the rim.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Small condiment bowlA small round wooden bowl positioned at the top-right of the photograph contains thinly sliced pale rounds, likely scallions or similar garnish.
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x 0.69 · y 0.16 · w 0.15 · h 0.13 (high) - Left-page text blockLeft page shows a column of printed recipe text with a large bold heading fragment visible near the inner margin.
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x 0.00 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.52 (high) - Legible heading fragment“SHI”
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x 0.04 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Top-down studio shot of the open cookbook placed on a light wood surface with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image is vertically oriented and fully in focus.
- Background surfaceProduct is photographed on a pale wood table with a visible woodgrain pattern across the full image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down view centered on the open book with even margins of the background visible around the book; book cropped fully within frame except slight inner gutter near top left corner of page spread.
- Lighting and focusSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and the entire book surface and food photograph in sharp focus.
Colors
turquoise· ceramic bowl interior and exteriorgolden yellow· soft-boiled egg yolks#FCC464matte black· chopsticks#232424beige-gray stripe· woven placematpaper white· book pages#E9EAF2- Open book layoutBook is open and laid flat with left page containing text and the right page showing a full-bleed food photograph that fills the page to the book edge.
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Q&A
5 answered- What skill level are the recipes designed for (beginner, intermediate, advanced)?
- The recipes are designed for beginners — the book is described as a highly visual, beginner-friendly guide that walks you through building a ramen bowl from the bottom up, with clear instructions and step-by-step photos. However, the range of classic and modern recipes also offers plenty for intermediate cooks to explore.
- Are there any vegan or gluten-free recipes included beyond the vegetarian options?
- The book covers vegetarian stock options (including dashi, chicken, pork, or vegetarian) and includes recipes like Spicy Bean Sprout Salad, but it does not specifically highlight vegan or gluten-free recipes. For guaranteed vegan dishes, you'd need to adapt the vegetarian recipes, and gluten-free status would depend on noodle choices.
- What is the author Nell Benton's background or expertise in ramen cuisine?
- Nell Benton is a chef and former owner of two Milwaukee restaurants (the National Café and Bowls Milwaukee). She studied anthropology/sociology, spent nearly a decade living abroad in Indonesia, Egypt, and England, and earned a culinary degree from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale — experience that fuels her passion for international cuisine and ramen fusion.
- Does the book include step-by-step photography for techniques like making noodles or broth from scratch?
- Yes, the book includes step-by-step photos for essential techniques, including making fresh ramen noodles from scratch. The product description and publisher's summary both highlight step-by-step photography for key recipes.
- How are the recipes balanced between traditional Japanese ramen and modern makeovers?
- The book is evenly balanced, with over 60 recipes spanning both classic Japanese preparations like Tonkotsu Ramen and modern makeovers such as Kimchi Apple Ramen, Cuban Pork Ramen, and Butter Corn Chicken Ramen. It also includes recipes for accompaniments and instant noodle remakes, so you get a broad mix of traditional and creative bowls.