Description
This Quick Japanese Curry Ramen with Spicy Pork is a flavorful and comforting dish combining rich Japanese curry broth with spicy stir-fried pork and fresh vegetables, served over tender ramen noodles. Perfect for a fast yet satisfying meal with authentic Japanese taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth
- 1 litre (1 qt) chicken stock
- 8 pieces (150g or 5 oz) Japanese curry cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp mirin
Spicy Pork
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 300g (10.5 oz) pork mince
- 2 tbsp doubanjiang chilli bean paste
- 100g (3.5 oz) baby spinach
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Other
- Cooked ramen noodles (quantity as needed, typically about 200g uncooked)
- 1 spring onion (scallion), trimmed and finely sliced
- Japanese pickled ginger, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Water for Noodles: Place a pot of water over high heat and bring it to a rolling boil; this will be used later to cook the ramen noodles.
- Prepare Curry Broth: In a large pot, heat the chicken stock until it begins to simmer. Add the Japanese curry cubes, soy sauce, and mirin. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes until the curry cubes have dissolved completely and the broth thickens slightly.
- Cook Spicy Pork: While the broth simmers, heat vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mince and stir-fry until nearly cooked through. Add the doubanjiang chili bean paste and mix well. Then add the baby spinach and soy sauce, continuing to stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Ramen Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles in the boiling water according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the cooked ramen noodles between serving bowls. Ladle the hot curry broth over the noodles, top with the spicy pork mixture, then sprinkle with finely sliced spring onion. Garnish with Japanese pickled ginger on the side. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of doubanjiang chili bean paste.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute pork with firm tofu and use vegetable stock and vegetarian curry cubes.
- For added richness, a soft boiled egg can be added as a topping.
- Use fresh Japanese pickled ginger for authentic flavor; it also aids digestion.
- If ramen noodles are unavailable, substitute with udon or other wheat noodles.
Keywords: Japanese curry, ramen, spicy pork, quick curry ramen, easy Japanese recipe, doubanjiang, curry broth, stir-fry pork, noodles, comfort food