Description
A flavorful and spicy ramen dish featuring ground pork, sesame oil, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 soft-boiled egg (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, tahini, and chili paste to the pot, mixing well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the sesame oil, chopped green onions, and baby spinach. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Divide the cooked ramen noodles into bowls and ladle the spicy broth and pork mixture over the top.
- If desired, top each bowl with a soft-boiled egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground pork with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- You can also add other vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Adjust the level of chili paste to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg