Pork and Ginger Ramen

A flavorful and comforting ramen featuring tender pork belly, aromatic ginger, and a rich umami broth. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

685 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.84/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Soup

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Pork

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1lbPork belly(Skin removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)

£4.50

3inchesFresh ginger(Peeled and minced)

£0.75

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

4tbspSoy sauce(Low sodium recommended)

£0.15

2tbspMirin

£0.25

2tbspSake (or dry sherry)(Optional)

£0.30

8cupsChicken broth(Low sodium recommended)

£1.20

1tbspSesame oil

£0.10

12ozRamen noodles(Fresh or dried)

£1.00

3Green onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.60

4Soft-boiled eggs(Peeled and halved)

£1.20

5ozSpinach(Fresh)

£1.00

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper

£0.05

Total Cost

£11.35

£2.84 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork belly and cook until browned and crispy on all sides. Drain off any excess fat.
2.
Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3.
Pour in the soy sauce, mirin, and sake (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and glazed the pork belly.
4.
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.
5.
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
6.
While the noodles are cooking, stir sesame oil into the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.
Add spinach to the broth during the last 2 minutes of simmering to wilt.
8.
To assemble the ramen, divide the cooked noodles among four bowls. Ladle the broth over the noodles, then top with the glazed pork belly, sliced green onions, and soft-boiled egg halves.
9.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

40g

57% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

1800 mg

78% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier ramen, add a dash of chili oil or a pinch of red pepper flakes to each bowl.

You can substitute pork shoulder for pork belly if desired, but it will require longer cooking time to become tender.

Other toppings to consider include nori seaweed, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots.

If you can't find sake, dry sherry is a good substitute. You can also omit it altogether if desired.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Medium saucepan

Skillet

Wine Pairings

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