Stir Fry Tonkotsu Ramen
A hybrid ramen bowl that pairs rich tonkotsu pork broth with quick wok-seared pork and vegetables for contrast in texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Broth
- 4 cups tonkotsu pork broth store-bought or homemade concentrate + water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Stir-fry
- 10 oz pork shoulder or pork belly thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp neutral oil canola or peanut
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or bok choy
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 scallions sliced on bias
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Chili oil or shichimi togarashi to finish
Noodles & Garnish
- 2 portions fresh or dried ramen noodles
- 2 soft-boiled eggs ajitama-style if desired
- Sesame seeds nori strips, extra scallions
Instructions
- Thinly slice pork and toss with soy sauce, and sugar. Let rest while you prep other ingredients so the pork takes on flavor and caramelizes better.
- In a saucepan, combine tonkotsu broth, smashed garlic, mirin, and sesame oil. Gently warm until steaming, then keep on low heat.
- Boil noodles according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and briefly rinse with hot water to remove surface starch and prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add neutral oil and sear pork in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until caramelized. Remove pork, then stir-fry onion, carrot, and cabbage for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender. Return pork, add ginger and scallions, toss, and finish with a quick splash of soy if needed.
- Divide noodles among bowls, ladle hot tonkotsu broth over them, then top with wok-seared pork and vegetables. Add halved soft-boiled eggs, sprinkle sesame seeds, drizzle chili oil, and garnish with nori and scallions.
Notes
- For true tonkotsu depth, use homemade broth if available; store-bought concentrates are an excellent shortcut.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing to get good caramelization.
- Toss noodles with a little sesame oil if not serving immediately to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1200mgSugar: 6g
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