Quick Japanese Curry Ramen with Spicy Pork Recipe
A quick and flavorful Japanese Curry Ramen recipe featuring a rich curry broth combined with spicy pork mince and fresh spinach. This comforting dish is easy to prepare, combining tender ramen noodles with a savory and mildly spicy curry soup, garnished with spring onions and pickled ginger for an authentic Japanese experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
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 Mixture
- 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
Additional 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, stirring occasionally for 6 to 7 minutes until the curry cubes dissolve 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 pork mince and stir-fry until nearly cooked through. Stir in doubanjiang chili bean paste thoroughly. Add baby spinach and soy sauce, then continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until spinach is wilted. 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 the noodles well.
- Assemble and serve: Divide cooked ramen noodles between serving bowls. Ladle hot curry broth over noodles, top with spicy pork mixture, and sprinkle with finely sliced spring onion. Garnish with Japanese pickled ginger on the side. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of doubanjiang chili paste according to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh baby spinach for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the curry cubes are fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture in the broth.
- If preferred, substitute pork mince with ground chicken or beef.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken stock with vegetable stock and omit the pork.
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