🧾 Summary

A rich, savory ramen built without miso but layered with soy, aromatics, and caramelized pork. Vegetables cook directly in the broth, and noodles simmer in the same pot for a slightly thickened, deeply flavorful finish inspired by Momofuku.

⏱ Time

Total: 40 minutes

Active: 30 minutes

🍽 Servings

2–3 servings

🛒 Ingredients

Broth (No Miso Version)

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4 cups chicken stock (or pork stock)

3 tbsp soy sauce

1½ tsp fish sauce (optional but recommended)

1 tsp brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, smashed

1-inch ginger, sliced

1 tsp sesame oil (finish)

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Pork

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2 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)

Salt + pepper

1 tbsp neutral oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp brown sugar

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Vegetables (Cooked in Broth)

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1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or cremini), sliced

1 cup baby broccoli (broccolini), halved

1–2 cups kale, stems removed, torn

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Noodles & Toppings

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2–3 portions ramen noodles

2–3 soft-boiled eggs (jammy)

Green onions, sliced

Chili crisp or chili oil

Sesame seeds (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear & Glaze Pork

1. Season pork with salt and pepper.

2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

3. Sear pork 4–5 minutes per side until browned.

4. Lower heat, add soy sauce + brown sugar → turn to glaze.

5. Remove, rest, and slice thin.

2. Build the Broth

6. In the same pot, add garlic and ginger; sauté briefly.

7. Pour in stock, scraping up browned bits.

8. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar.

9. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.

3. Cook Vegetables in the Broth

10. Add mushrooms → simmer 3–4 minutes (develops deep flavor).

11. Add baby broccoli → cook 2–3 minutes.

12. Add kale → cook 30–60 seconds until just wilted.

4. Cook Noodles in Broth

13. Bring broth to a gentle boil.

14. Add ramen noodles directly to the pot.

15. Cook 1–2 minutes less than package directions, stirring occasionally.

16. Broth will become slightly cloudy and thicker.

5. Finish & Assemble

17. Turn off heat; stir in sesame oil.

18. Taste and adjust seasoning (soy for salt, sugar for balance).

19. Divide into bowls.

20. Top with sliced pork, soft egg, green onions, and chili crisp.

💡 Suggestions & Upgrades

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Extra richness: Add 1 tbsp butter at the end for a silky broth

Brightness: Finish with a splash of rice vinegar

Spicy version: Add chili crisp + fresh grated garlic before serving

Deeper umami: Add a splash of oyster sauce if you have it

Better texture: Let mushrooms brown slightly before adding liquid (optional extra step)

Meal prep tip: Store noodles separately to avoid sogginess

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🧠 Notes

Cooking vegetables and noodles directly in the broth builds a more cohesive, layered flavor—very much in the spirit of David Chang cooking. Best served immediately