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Sweet & Spicy Crispy Ham Sesame Ramen

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Creamy spicy-sesame ramen with crispy glazed ham, fresh vegetables, and rich broth

Inspired by the sweet-savory-spicy balance of Momofuku Noodle Bar with a cozy sesame twist.

Yield

2 large bowls

Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

Crispy Sweet-Spicy Ham

2 cups cooked ham, diced or thinly sliced

1 tbsp neutral oil or butter

Glaze

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1–2 tsp chili crisp, sriracha, or gochujang

1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

1 garlic clove, minced

Black pepper to taste

Sesame Broth

4 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1–2 tsp tahini

1 tbsp butter

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp grated ginger

Optional Upgrades

splash fish sauce

extra chili crisp

drizzle honey for sweeter heat

Noodles

2 packs ramen noodles or fresh ramen

Toppings

1–2 cups baby spinach

2 green onions, sliced

1 shallot, thinly sliced

1 carrot, cut into matchsticks

Sesame seeds

Chili crisp

Optional

Soft boiled eggs

Lime wedges

Crispy onions

Quick Pickled Carrots (Optional but Highly Recommended)

Toss carrot matchsticks with:

1 tsp rice vinegar

pinch sugar

pinch salt

Set aside while cooking.

This brightens the whole bowl.

Instructions

Make the Sesame Broth
In a pot, combine:

chicken broth

soy sauce

sesame oil

butter

garlic

ginger

Bring to a gentle simmer for 10–15 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk tahini with a few spoonfuls of hot broth until smooth.

Stir tahini mixture back into the pot.

Taste and adjust:

soy sauce for salt

chili crisp for heat

honey for sweetness

vinegar/lime for brightness

Crisp the Ham
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add oil and ham.
Cook mostly undisturbed until edges begin browning and crisping.
Add:

honey

brown sugar

soy sauce

chili crisp

vinegar

garlic

Cook another 2–4 minutes until sticky, caramelized, and glossy.

You want crispy edges and a lightly candied glaze.

Cook Noodles
Cook noodles according to package directions.
Drain.
Wilt the Spinach

Add spinach directly to hot broth during the final 30 seconds.

Assemble Bowls

Divide noodles between bowls.

Ladle hot sesame broth and spinach over top.

Pile crispy glazed ham on top.

Finish with:

green onions

shallots

carrot matchsticks

sesame seeds

chili crisp

Optional:

soft boiled egg

squeeze lime

extra honey drizzle

Recommendations & Tips

Best Texture Balance

This bowl shines when you keep contrast between:

crispy ham

creamy broth

soft noodles

crunchy vegetables

Tahini Tip

Start with only 1 tsp tahini.

You can always add more, but too much can overpower the broth.

Best Heat Source

Chili crisp works especially well here because the crunchy garlic/chili oil pairs beautifully with sesame and ham.

Extra Fancy Finish

Top with:

crispy shallots

jammy egg

extra sesame oil drizzle

It’ll taste incredibly rich and restaurant-style.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍜Ramen

CuisineAsian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

Created 9 weeks ago

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