Full of intense flavours, filling yet refreshing, ramen can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be. This version couples the basics with a Japanese version of Char Siu for outstanding results.
200gChoi Sumtrimmed and chopped, use sprouting or broccoli needed
4pieceSpring Onionroughly chopped
1wholeRed Chilifinely sliced
30gDried Seaweed Flakes
30gSesame Seeds
1bunchCorianderfinely chopped
2tbspToasted Sesame Oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 140C, 120C fan, gas mark 1
Place the pork into the deep-sided roasting pan along with the onion, garlic and ginger. Mix together the soy sauce, the mirin, the teriyaki sauce, and the sugar, then pour over the pork. Cover loosely with foil, then cook in the oven for 2.5 hours, turning once. Allow to cool for 1 hour. Drain and retain the sauce.
175 ml Dark Soy Sauce, 4 piece Spring Onion, 1 whole Red Chili, 600 g Pork Loin, 1 small Onion, 3 cloves Garlic, 4 cm Ginger
In a large saucepan, mix the stocks together with 2.5 litres of cold water. Add the onion and ginger, then over a medium heat bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 20 minutes, then sieve and mix in the miso paste.
1 pot Chicken Stockpot, 200 g Choi Sum, 3 tbsp Teriyaki Sauce, 1 large Carrot
Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet, typically 6-8 minutes in boiling water. Drain, then wash in cold water, then add a splash of sesame oil and mix well to prevent sticking.
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
Fill a saucepan with cold water, and bring to the boil. Tap the eggs on the the rounded bottom to slightly crack the shell, then add to the water and cook for 6 minutes. Run them under cold water until chilled, then peel them ready to serve.
2 cloves Garlic
Place the stock over a low heat to come back to the boil
Heat the olive oil over a medium heat, then fry the mushrooms for a couple of minutes until starting to colour and shrink. Add the garlic, carrots, green beans and Choi Sum, and toss to cover in oil. Fry for another couple of minutes, then add a ladle of stock into the pan to steam the vegetables for a couple of minutes.
1 cube Ham Stock Cube, 3 tbsp Mirin, 1 small Onion, 2 cm Ginger, 4 tbsp Miso Paste
Divide the noodles between four large serving bowls. Using a slotted spoon, divide the vegetables from the frying pan between the bowls as well, then the spring onions.
The pork should still be warm, slice into 1cm slices, arranging a couple of slices on each bowl. Cut the eggs in half, then arrange these across the bowls as well.
Divide the stock between the bowls, and then garnish with the chili, seaweed, sesame seeds and coriander. Drizzle over a little sesame oil and a spoon or two of the pork sauce.
700 g Ramen Noodles, 400 g Shiitake Mushrooms, 4 large Eggs, 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chashu Pork Ramen
Amount per Serving
Calories
1380
% Daily Value*
Fat
54
g
83
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
119
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
23
g
Cholesterol
281
mg
94
%
Sodium
7736
mg
336
%
Potassium
1723
mg
49
%
Carbohydrates
153
g
51
%
Fiber
11
g
46
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
72
g
144
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.