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Nagoya Taiwan Ramen

Spicy miso-based ramen with crispy minced pork topping and soft-boiled egg. A Nagoya-style bowl that balances heat, umami, and textural contrast.

Total time
40 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
32g
Nagoya Taiwan Ramen
japaneseporknoodlesspicycomfort-food

Ingredients

  • 200 g Ground pork
  • 1.5 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chili oil or sriracha
  • 2 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
  • 600 ml Chicken or pork stock
  • 2 tablespoon Red miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Mirin
  • ¼ teaspoon Chili flakes
  • 200 g Fresh ramen noodles
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 2 stalk Green onions, sliced
  • 1 sheet Nori (seaweed), shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a small pot of water to boil for the eggs.

  2. 2

    Gently lower eggs into boiling water.

  3. 3

    Set timer for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.

  4. 4

    Mince garlic and ginger, and slice green onions.

  5. 5

    Shred the nori sheet with your hands into thin pieces.

  6. 6

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  7. 7

    Add ground pork and break it apart with a wooden spoon.

  8. 8

    Cook pork, stirring often, until no pink remains.

  9. 9

    Push pork to the side of the skillet.

  10. 10

    Add minced garlic and ginger to the empty space.

  11. 11

    Stir garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  12. 12

    Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil to the pork.

  13. 13

    Toss everything together and remove from heat.

  14. 14

    Pour stock into a medium pot and bring to a simmer.

  15. 15

    Whisk red miso paste with 2 tablespoons of warm stock.

  16. 16

    Pour miso mixture into the pot and stir well.

  17. 17

    Add soy sauce, mirin, and chili flakes.

  18. 18

    Stir and taste; adjust seasoning if needed.

  19. 19

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  20. 20

    Add fresh ramen noodles and stir to separate them.

  21. 21

    Cook noodles for 2–3 minutes until just tender.

  22. 22

    Drain noodles in a colander and divide between bowls.

  23. 23

    Remove eggs with a slotted spoon when timer beeps.

  24. 24

    Place eggs in an ice bath to stop cooking.

  25. 25

    Wait 1 minute, then gently peel and halve the eggs.

  26. 26

    Pour hot broth over noodles in each bowl.

  27. 27

    Top each bowl with spiced pork mixture.

  28. 28

    Place soft-boiled egg halves on top of the pork.

  29. 29

    Garnish with green onions and shredded nori.

  30. 30

    Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tools you’ll need

  • Small pot
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon
  • Whisk
  • Two medium bowls
  • Knife and cutting board

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