Abura Soba with Crispy Pork
Oil-based ramen noodles tossed with crispy pork belly, garlic, and a savory broth reduction. A rich, satisfying Japanese comfort dish ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 625
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 150 g pork belly slices
- 200 g ramen noodles
- 240 ml chicken or pork broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp dried red chili flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori seaweed strips
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil for the noodles.
- 2
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork belly slices until crispy and fat is rendered, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in broth and soy sauce, simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- 6
Divide cooked noodles between two bowls.
- 7
Pour the hot broth-oil mixture evenly over the noodles, then drizzle sesame oil on top.
- 8
Top with crispy pork belly, green onions, sesame seeds, and nori strips.
- 9
Toss everything together before eating and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 10-inch skillet
- colander
- paper towels
- two serving bowls
- tongs
- wooden spoon
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