Pork and Shrimp Ramen Bowls

A rich and savory ramen broth with tender pork and succulent shrimp, complete with springy noodles and crisp bok choy, offering a complex and satisfying meal.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 50 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $6.78/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 6 ounce ramen noodles
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.5 pound pork belly (thinly sliced)
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 fresh ginger (grated)
• 6 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 cup white miso paste
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 head bok choy (chopped)
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoon green onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside. In the same boiling water, carefully lower the 4 large eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled. Immediately transfer to an ice bath, peel, and halve.
2. While the noodles cook, heat the sesame oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until crispy and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove pork belly with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. To the same pot with rendered pork fat, add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste with a few tablespoons of the hot broth until smooth, then stir the mixture back into the pot along with the soy sauce. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
5. Add the peeled and deveined large shrimp and chopped bok choy to the simmering broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the bok choy is tender-crisp.
6. Divide the cooked ramen noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle the hot broth with shrimp and bok choy over the noodles. Top each bowl with crispy pork belly, two egg halves, and a sprinkle of sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the amount of miso paste to taste, adding more for a richer flavor. For extra spice, a dash of sriracha can be added when serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 53.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
• Fat: 25.4 g
• Fiber: 4.1 g
• Sodium: 2150 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
• Sugar: 4.7 g
• Cholesterol: 385 mg