Japanese-inspired · noodle soup

Quick Chashu Pork Ramen

Fresh ramen noodles, savory broth, sliced roasted pork, and scallions make a practical shortcut ramen bowl.

Total time25 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
easyFamily-friendlydairy-freenut-free
Ramen noodles in broth topped with sliced roasted chashu pork and scallions
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Bring broth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove the garlic.

  2. 02

    Cook the ramen noodles in a separate pot according to package directions and drain well.

  3. 03

    Warm the sliced pork in the broth for 2 minutes without boiling it hard.

  4. 04

    Divide noodles among bowls, ladle over broth, and top with chashu, scallions, and soft-boiled eggs.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use leftover sliced pork tenderloin when chashu is unavailable.
  • Gluten-free ramen noodles and tamari make the bowl gluten-free.

Why this is a good weeknight call

Only 15 minutes are hands-on. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.