Authentic Ramen Noodles with Pork Belly

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A comforting bowl of ramen noodles in a savory pork bone broth, topped with tender pork belly and crisp vegetables. This japanese-inspired pasta ready in about 120 minutes pairs servings ramen noodles, cubed pork belly, (chicken or pork) bones for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 servings ramen noodles
• 1 lb, cubed pork belly
• 2 lbs (chicken or pork) bones
• 1, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2, julienned carrots
• 2, sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 2 lbs bones (chicken or pork) with 8 cups water, 1 diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5-2 hours until broth is rich and flavorful.
2. Step 2: Add 4 servings ramen noodles to the broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In a separate pan, cook 1 lb cubed pork belly in 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until browned.
4. Step 4: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 15 minutes until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Toss cooked noodles with pork belly, then add 2 julienned carrots and 2 sliced green onions. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds.