Hearty Pork Belly Ramen: The Ultimate Hangover Cure
Hearty Pork Belly Ramen: The Ultimate Hangover Cure
The Perfect Hangover Helper! How to Make Pork Belly Ramen for a Refreshing Meal
Feeling rough after a long night? This pork belly ramen is the ultimate solution to beat that hangover! Featuring a savory broth, springy noodles, and delicious, crispy pork belly, this recipe is surprisingly simple yet packed with deep flavor. It’s not just for hangovers; it’s a satisfying meal any time.
Ingredients- 1 packet of instant ramen (choose your favorite)
- 9-10 slices of thinly sliced pork belly (about 100g)
- 1 handful of bean sprouts (about 50g)
- 1 egg
- 1 handful of green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by heating a pan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly without any oil. Cook slowly, flipping occasionally, until it’s golden brown and slightly crispy. The pork belly will render its own delicious fat, which forms the flavorful base of our broth.
Step 2
Once the pork belly is nicely rendered, push it to one side of the pan. Add the sliced green onions to the rendered fat and sauté until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the red pepper flakes to the pan and stir-fry briefly with the green onions, being careful not to burn them. This step creates a fragrant chili oil infused with onion flavor.
Step 4
Pour in the amount of water typically used for cooking one packet of ramen (about 500-550ml). Add the dried vegetable flakes and the soup base powder that came with your ramen package. Stir well to dissolve and bring the broth to a boil.
Step 5
Once the broth is boiling vigorously, add the ramen noodles and cook for about 1 minute. Then, about 30 seconds later, crack an egg directly into the pot. Try not to stir the egg immediately to achieve a poached egg effect.
Step 6
Add the washed handful of bean sprouts to the pot and continue to cook until the noodles are done to your liking. The bean sprouts add a refreshing crunch and contribute to the soup’s clean flavor.
Step 7
Resisting the urge to stir the egg is key! It will cook gently like a poached egg, allowing you to enjoy a perfectly soft-boiled yolk with your noodles. This also helps keep the broth clear and appetizing. Adjust cooking time if you prefer your egg more or less runny.
Step 8
Voila! Your delicious and invigorating pork belly ramen is ready. Enjoy the delightful combination of the rich broth, chewy noodles, and savory pork belly. This is truly the ultimate ramen for a refreshing meal!
