Miso Ramen - Pork Belly Recipe
Make Miso Ramen - Pork Belly Recipe in just 5h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Broth
Pork Belly
Noodles & Toppings
Method
Prepare the Broth
- 1
Roasting the Bones
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the pork bones on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes until browned.
- 2
Simmering the Broth
In a large pot, combine the roasted pork bones, water, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 4 hours. Skim any foam that rises to the top.
- 3
Adding Miso
After 4 hours, strain the broth to remove the solids. Return the liquid to the pot, add miso paste and soy sauce, and stir until dissolved. Keep warm.
Cook the Pork Belly
- 4
Marinating
In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, sugar, soy sauce, and mirin. Rub this mixture all over the pork belly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Searing
In a pan over medium heat, sear the pork belly on all sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Cooking
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the marinade.
- 7
Slicing
Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the pan, let it rest for 10 minutes, and then slice into thin pieces.
Prepare the Noodles and Toppings
- 8
Cooking Noodles
In a pot, boil water and cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 9
- 10
Plating
In a bowl, add a serving of noodles, ladle in the miso broth, and top with sliced pork belly, soft-boiled egg halves, nori sheets, menma, chili oil, and sesame seeds.
