Pork Ramen

Dive into a bowl of savory comfort with this authentic Pork Ramen recipe, a symphony of rich, umami flavors and hearty ingredients made to impress. Tender roasted pork belly, infused with a luscious soy-mirin-sake marinade, takes center stage alongside a flavorful broth simmered with chicken stock, aromatics, and shiitake mushrooms. Fresh ramen noodles provide the perfect base, while toppings of soft-boiled eggs, sliced scallions, spinach, and nori sheets add color and texture to every spoonful. Garnished with sesame seeds and bamboo shoots, this hearty bowl of Japanese ramen is an irresistible combination of tender meat, savory broth, and fresh toppings. Perfect for cozy nights, this recipe is a must-try for ramen lovers looking to recreate a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds pork belly
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup mirin
• 0.5 cup sake
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 6 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 inch piece ginger, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 18 ounces ramen noodles
• 4 pieces soft-boiled eggs
• 4 stalks scallions, sliced
• 2 sheets nori sheets
• 1 cup bamboo shoots
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Place the pork belly in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar. Pour over the pork belly.

Step 3

Cover the baking dish with foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours until the pork is tender.

Step 4

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then slice the pork belly into 1/4-inch thick pieces.

Step 5

In a large pot, combine chicken stock, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 1 hour.

Step 6

Strain the broth, discarding solids, and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Divide noodles among serving bowls.

Step 8

Reheat the pork slices briefly in the oven or a pan if needed.

Step 9

Pour hot broth over the noodles in each bowl.

Step 10

Top each bowl with 2-3 slices of pork belly, a halved soft-boiled egg, a handful of sliced scallions, and a few pieces of nori.

Step 11

Add bamboo shoots, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and fresh spinach leaves.

Step 12

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5379.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7909.1

Total Fat 431.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 1407.4mg	0%
Sodium 15401.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 664.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.3g	0%
Total Sugars 189.9g
Protein 301.5g	0%

Vitamin D 1100IU	0%
Calcium 592.6mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 4174.2mg	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: 50.1%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 34.3%