Mabo Tofu Ramen Recipe
Shoyu base in soup with spicy garlic chili sauce with ground pork, tofu, green onion
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Mabo Tofu Ingredients
Noodles and Garnishes
Method
Prepare Soup Base
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, shoyu (soy sauce), minced garlic, minced ginger, chili oil, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Cook Mabo Tofu
- 2
Brown Ground Pork
Add the ground pork to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 3
Add Tofu and Sauce
Gently fold in the diced tofu and chili garlic sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Thicken Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add this to the pot, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Cook Noodles and Assemble
- 5
Prepare Ramen Noodles
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Assemble Bowls
To serve, place a portion of ramen noodles in each bowl. Ladle the hot Mabo Tofu soup over the noodles, and top with soft boiled eggs, sliced green onions, nori strips, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.