Description
This Quick Japanese Curry Ramen with Spicy Pork is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines rich Japanese curry broth with spicy pork mince, fresh baby spinach, and tender ramen noodles. Perfect for a speedy dinner, this recipe brings together the umami depth of curry cubes and the heat from doubanjiang chili bean paste, topped with fresh spring onions and pickled ginger for an authentic taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth Ingredients
- 1 litre (1 qt) chicken stock
- 8 pieces (150g or 5 oz) Japanese curry cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp mirin
Spicy Pork Topping
- 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 Ingredients
- Cooked ramen noodles
- 1 spring onion (scallion), trimmed and finely sliced
- Japanese pickled ginger
Instructions
- Boil Water: Place a pot of water over high heat and bring it to a 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 for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the curry cubes are completely dissolved and the broth has thickened slightly.
- Cook Spicy Pork: While the broth simmers, heat vegetable oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add pork mince and stir-fry until almost cooked through. Stir in the doubanjiang chili bean paste thoroughly. Add baby spinach and soy sauce, continue to stir-fry for 2 more minutes until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook Ramen Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles in the boiling water according to package instructions until just tender. Drain noodles well.
- 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. Garnish with finely sliced spring onion and serve with Japanese pickled ginger on the side for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of doubanjiang chili paste based on your spice tolerance.
- Use fresh ramen noodles for best texture.
- You can substitute pork mince with ground chicken or beef if desired.
- If Japanese curry cubes are unavailable, substitute with mild curry roux or paste.
- Ensure to drain noodles thoroughly to prevent broth dilution.
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