Paleo Tonkotsu Ramen

Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Paleo Tonkotsu Ramen, a wholesome twist on the classic Japanese dish that’s both paleo-friendly and dairy-free! This comforting bowl features tender, slow-simmered pork shoulder or belly in a luscious broth made from coconut milk and chicken stock, infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Zucchini noodles (zoodles) take center stage as a low-carb alternative to traditional ramen noodles, making it perfect for clean eating. Garnished with soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and optional crunchy pork cracklings, this dish delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures while staying true to paleo principles. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe reimagines ramen in a healthy, flavorful way that’ll have you coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork shoulder or pork belly
• 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tsp Fish sauce
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 4 cups Zucchini noodles (zoodles)
• 2 eggs Soft-boiled eggs (optional, non-vegan Paleo)
• 2 tbsp Green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp Sesame oil (optional)
• 0.25 cup Pork cracklings (optional garnish)
• 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes (optional for heat)

Directions

Step 1

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder or pork belly for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 2

2. In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 3

3. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

4. Pour in the chicken broth, coconut milk, coconut aminos, and fish sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

5. Return the seared pork to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 90 minutes to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors are well-developed.

Step 6

6. Remove the pork from the pot and shred it with two forks. Set aside for topping the ramen later.

Step 7

7. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with sea salt as needed.

Step 8

8. In another pot, lightly blanch the zucchini noodles in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.

Step 9

9. To assemble the ramen, divide the zoodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.

Step 10

10. Top each bowl with shredded pork, soft-boiled egg halves (if using), sliced green onions, and any additional garnishes such as sesame oil, pork cracklings, or red chili flakes.

Step 11

11. Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Tonkotsu Ramen!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2537.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2494.4

Total Fat 185.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 753.3mg	0%
Sodium 7678.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 33.6g
Protein 151.8g	0%

Vitamin D 124IU	0%
Calcium 371.4mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 4655.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 10.3%