Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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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 Asian recipe, 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pork belly
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp rice vinegar
4 cups chicken broth
2 servings ramen noodles
2 soft-boiled eggs
2 tbsp green onions
1/4 cup bamboo shoots
2 cups fresh spinach

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Instructions

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.
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.
Step 3: Add the seared pork belly to the broth mixture and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until pork is tender.
Step 4: Cook 2 servings ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and divide between bowls.
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.
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.