Pork Ramen Soup Recipe : Step By Step Guide

Begin by seasoning your pork belly with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork belly slices until golden brown on each side. This helps lock in the flavors.

Once the pork is seared, set it aside to rest while you work on the broth.

In a large pot, heat a bit of sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic, sautéing them for a minute or two until fragrant.

Pour in the pork broth or stock and bring it to a simmer. Add soy sauce, mirin, and any optional ingredients (like miso paste) to season the broth. Let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

While the broth is simmering, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. If using fresh noodles, they’ll only need a couple of minutes to cook.

Drain the noodles and set them aside.

In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Carefully add your eggs and cook them for 6-7 minutes, depending on how soft you want the yolks.

Once done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool quickly, then peel and set aside.

In each serving bowl, add a generous portion of cooked ramen noodles.

Pour the hot broth over the noodles.

Slice the seared pork belly thinly and arrange on top of the noodles.

Add soft-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, bamboo shoots, and nori as desired. You can also drizzle a little sesame oil or chili oil for some extra flavor.

Give everything a quick mix and dive in! The tender pork, rich broth, and chewy noodles should come together to create a perfect harmony of flavors.