Abura Soba (Soupless Ramen)

Add the following to each (microwavable) serving bowl: 1 tsp water, 2 tsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, a pinch of chicken stock powder, 1/2 tsp lard, 1/2 tsp garlic paste and 1/4 tsp of light brown sugar.

Mix the sauce and cover the bowls with plastic wrap, then set aside.

Boil 2 portions ramen noodles according to the instructions on the packaging.

Mix 3 tbsp finely chopped green onions, ½ tbsp ground sesame seeds and 1 pinch ground black pepper together in a bowl.

When the noodles have 1 minute left of cooking time, place the covered bowls with tare in the microwave and heat for 1 minute on 600W.

Take the bowls from the microwave and remove the plastic wrap.

Drain the noodles using a sieve and rinse with fresh hot water to remove excess starch. Divide them between serving bowls, placing them on top of the tare.

Arrange pork chashu, ramen eggs, bamboo shoots and narutomaki on top of the noodles. Garnish with shredded nori.

Drizzle with chili oil and rice vinegar to taste, then mix thoroughly before eating. Enjoy!