Sweet & Spicy Crispy Pork Miso Ramen

Momofuku-inspired with a rich, slightly sweet miso broth

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Miso Broth

Noodles & Toppings

Crispy Pork

Sweet-Spicy Glaze

Optional Veggies (Choose 1–2)

    Instructions

  1. Make the Jammy Eggs

  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.

  3. Lower eggs into the water carefully.

  4. Boil for 6½–7 minutes.

  5. Transfer immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes.

  6. Peel and set aside.

  7. Prepare the Crispy Pork

  8. Preheat broiler to HIGH.

  9. Slice pork into ½-inch strips.

  10. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.

  11. Toss lightly with cornstarch.

  12. Arrange on a foil-lined sheet pan and drizzle with oil.

  13. Broil 4–6 minutes.

  14. Flip and broil another 3–5 minutes until browned and crisp.

  15. Make the Sweet-Spicy Glaze

  16. Combine chili crunch, honey, and soy sauce in a small saucepan.

  17. Heat 30–60 seconds until gently bubbling.

  18. Toss the crispy pork in the glaze just before serving.

  19. Prepare the Miso Broth

  20. Heat a small drizzle of oil in a pot.

  21. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  22. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chili crunch.

  23. Simmer 8–10 minutes.

  24. Add bok choy, cabbage, mushrooms, or other vegetables during the last 2–3 minutes if using.

  25. Remove from heat.

  26. In a bowl, whisk miso with about ¼ cup hot broth until smooth.

  27. Stir the miso mixture back into the pot.

  28. Add sesame oil, if using.

  29. Taste and adjust:

  1. Cook the Noodles

    Cook ramen according to package directions. Drain.

  2. Assemble

  3. Divide noodles among bowls.

  4. Ladle hot miso broth over noodles.

  5. Add vegetables.

  6. Halve the eggs and place in bowls.

  7. Top with sweet-spicy crispy pork.

  8. Garnish with green onions and extra chili crunch.

Recommended Version

For the best balance of sweet, spicy, and savory:

The corn and white miso add a subtle sweetness that pairs especially well with the honey-chili glazed pork while keeping the broth rich and deeply savory. 🍜

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍜Ramen

Cuisine🇯🇵Japanese

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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