Spiced Ramen with Pork Belly and Soft-Boiled Egg

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A rich, flavorful bowl of ramen featuring tender braised pork belly, spicy broth, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg for a satisfying, comforting meal. This Japanese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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

• 1 lb pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 4 servings dried ramen noodles
• 4 soft-boiled eggs
• 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 lb pork belly pieces, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1-inch sliced ginger. Add 6 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until pork is tender.
2. Step 2: While pork simmers, cook 4 servings dried ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
3. Step 3: Prepare 4 soft-boiled eggs by boiling eggs in gently boiling water for 7 minutes, then transferring to ice water to cool before peeling.
4. Step 4: Stir 1 tbsp gochujang and 1 tsp sesame oil into the pork broth to add spice and depth. Remove ginger slices.
5. Step 5: Divide noodles into four bowls and ladle the hot pork and broth over them, top each with tender pork belly pieces and a halved soft-boiled egg.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced scallions and serve immediately.