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Fiery Miso Soups

Bankara Ramen's Mala Noodle Emperor is a Spicy Miso Soup with Carolina Reaper

— February 21, 2022 — Lifestyle
Bankara Ramen within the Greater Tokyo Area is a chain that's debuting the ultimate spicy miso soup that's loaded with texture and fiery flavor. The Mala Noodle Emperor dish starts off with a pork bone broth that's enhanced with medium-fine noodles, bean sprouts, two types of chopped green onions, minced meat, Japanese pepper, coarsely ground chili peppers and two grams of Carolina Reaper.

The Carolina Reaper pepper currently holds the current Guinness World Record for hottest chili pepper in the world and it falls on the Scoville scale in the millions.

There's also the Miso Mala Noodle Emperor served at Bankara Ramen and it features the same ingredients, plus a few minor changes, namely the addition of thick noodles and savory fermented soy bean paste.
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Food Craze - The trend of adding extreme heat to ordinary dishes has hit Japan with the introduction of The Mala Noodle Emperor dish at Bankara Ramen, presenting an opportunity for food businesses to experiment with new and exciting spicy flavors in their menus.
2. Broth Innovations - Bankara Ramen's use of pork bone broth for their Mala Noodle Emperor dish offers inspiration for innovative chefs to experiment with different types of broth, such as chicken, beef or vegetable, while adding creative twists to traditional dishes.
3. Texture Exploration - The Mala Noodle Emperor's use of different textures and ingredients, such as minced meat and bean sprouts, present a chance for food businesses to experiment with ingredient combinations to add depth and complexity to their dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - The restaurant industry can take inspiration from Bankara Ramen's Mala Noodle Emperor dish to experiment with spicier and more complex soup offerings.
2. Food Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can take inspiration from the trend in spicy foods, offering new and creative products like spice blends or hot sauces to incorporate into various dishes.
3. Hospitality - Hotels and bars can add spice to their cocktail menus and offer spicy infused distilled spirits or cocktails influenced by the spice craze trend, providing customers with new flavorful experiences.
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