Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg

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Rich miso broth with tender pork belly and perfectly cooked ramen noodles, topped with a silky soft-boiled egg for a comforting meal. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork belly, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 2, 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.

★ 4.2 (12 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz pork belly dry and sear in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar in a bowl, then stir into 4 cups chicken broth.
  3. Step 3: Add the seared pork belly to the broth mixture and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until pork is tender.
  4. Step 4: Cook 2 servings ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and divide between bowls.
  5. Step 5: Place 1/2 cup cooked pork belly and 1/4 cup bamboo shoots on each noodle portion, top with 2 cups fresh spinach, then ladle hot broth over all.
  6. Step 6: Garnish each bowl with 1 soft-boiled egg (peeled and halved), 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg?

Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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