Description
Comfort meets culinary artistry in this soul-warming Pork Ramen, a Japanese noodle symphony that dances with rich, slow-simmered broth and tender meat. Slurp-worthy noodles and melt-in-your-mouth pork invite you to savor each deeply satisfying spoonful of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pork belly or pork shoulder
- 4 packs fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
Broth and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth or pork broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) green onions, sliced
- 1 cup (100 grams) bean sprouts
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
- ½ cup (60 grams) mushrooms (shiitake or cremini), sliced
Instructions
- Massage pork belly or shoulder with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and garlic powder. Allow the meat to absorb these flavors for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for an intensified taste profile.
- Ignite a pan over medium-high heat and sear the marinated pork until each side develops a golden-brown crust. Transfer the meat to a preheated oven at 300F (150C) and slow-roast for 1.5 hours until reaching tender perfection.
- In a spacious pot, warm sesame oil and introduce minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until the aromatics release their fragrant essence, approximately one minute.
- Integrate chicken broth, soy sauce, miso paste, rice vinegar, and mirin into the pot. Whisk the ingredients together and allow the liquid to simmer gently for 20 minutes, developing a rich, complex flavor foundation.
- Prepare ramen noodles according to package guidance, then quickly rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process and maintain optimal texture.
- Carefully submerge eggs in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath to halt cooking. Gently peel and slice in half.
- Distribute the cooked noodles evenly among serving vessels.
- Cascade the piping hot broth over the waiting noodles.
- Artfully arrange sliced roasted pork, halved eggs, verdant green onions, crisp bean sprouts, earthy mushrooms, and delicate nori atop the dish.
- For those craving additional warmth, drizzle chili oil across the bowl. Serve immediately and savor the intricate layers of flavor.
Notes
- Enhance Pork Tenderness: Overnight marination allows deeper flavor penetration and helps break down meat fibers, creating melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust chili oil quantity or add sriracha sauce for personalized spiciness without overwhelming other delicate flavors.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute pork with tofu or chicken for vegetarian/alternative protein options, maintaining similar marinating techniques.
- Broth Depth Trick: Simmer broth longer than recommended time to intensify umami flavors and create more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg