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Ultimate Chashu Ramen Recipe – 5-Star Comfort in Every Bite

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A savory and comforting Japanese noodle soup featuring tender pork, soft-boiled eggs, and fresh green onions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork belly
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 packs ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the pork with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat and sear the pork on all sides until lightly browned.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar. Stir well.
  5. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook the pork for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Remove the pork from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice into thick pieces.
  7. While the pork rests, boil the eggs for 7 to 8 minutes, then peel and cut them in half.
  8. Bring the broth back to a gentle boil and cook the ramen noodles according to package directions until tender.
  9. Divide the noodles and broth into bowls.
  10. Top each bowl with sliced pork, half an egg, and a generous handful of green onions.
  11. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Discard the ramen seasoning packets for better flavor control.
  • For extra richness, marinate the pork overnight.
  • Adjust soy sauce and mirin to taste.

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