AFTERNOON RAMEN

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Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 onions, halved
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons finely chopped bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions
1 leek, washed and halved
2 quarts broth (chicken, pork or veggie)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 pound-slab boneless pork belly, skin-on
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sake
1 pound ramen noodles
4 soft-boiled eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup chili paste
4 pieces nori

Steps:

  • For the broth: Preheat the oven to broil. Place the onion and ginger on a baking sheet and broil until blackened on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Cook the bacon in a large pot over low heat until all of the fat is rendered out and the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Put the roasted onion and ginger, the garlic, green onions, leek, broth, soy sauce, mirin and salt into the pot. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours, while you cook your pork belly. Strain to serve.
  • For the pork belly: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the belly with the salt, sugar and pepper. Throw the seasoned belly in a roasting pan and pour the sake over it. Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes, and then bring the heat up to 450 degrees F and let it caramelize. It should be tender but not mushy.
  • Let the belly cool to room temperature. Wrap it up tight in plastic and put it in the fridge until it¿s thoroughly chilled through. At that point, slice it into nice, thick slabs. Set aside for ramen.
  • To assemble the ramen: Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Place the noodles into a bowl, followed by pork belly and top with broth. Add whatever toppings you like!

Angel “Queen Bee” Zarate
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This ramen was so good! I will definitely be making it again soon.


Jefahri Martial
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I love this ramen recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Gomolemo Papane
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This ramen recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and the results are delicious.


Shakti Sah
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The ramen was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for.


Loren Weinberger
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This ramen was easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Elizah Batari
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I've made this ramen recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Raisha Hussain
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This ramen was amazing! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


sarfraz bunny
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I'm not a big fan of ramen, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Diane Xerri
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The broth was a little too salty for my taste, but otherwise the ramen was very good.


saggy balls
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This is my new favorite ramen recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Momin khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the ramen was delicious! The only thing I would change is to add more vegetables.


L Dinero
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This was the first time I've ever made ramen, and it turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.