Easy One-Pot Miso Ramen

Experience the comfort of homemade miso ramen, a hearty one-pot dish layered with tender pork belly, fresh vegetables, noodles, and savory miso broth.

Ingredients

• 300 g pork belly, thinly sliced
• 4 blocks ramen noodles
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 rice cake bags
• 4 pieces fried tofu
• 200 g cabbage, chopped
• 4 sticks crab sticks
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 4 tbsp miso paste
• 1.5 l hot water
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Layer the pork belly

   

   Begin by arranging a single layer of thin pork belly slices at the bottom of your electric pot. Covering the bottom completely creates a flavorful base for the ramen and ensures the meat cooks evenly as the broth heats.

   Tip: Ensure the pork belly slices are laid flat so they cook uniformly.
2. 2Add the ramen noodles

   

   Place your blocks of ramen noodles directly on top of the pork belly layer. The noodles will absorb the flavors of the pork and the miso broth as they cook together in the pot.

   Tip: If using fresh ramen noodles, gently spread them out so they cook evenly without clumping.
3. 3Add sliced onions

   

   Distribute the onion slices over the ramen noodles. The onions will soften and sweeten during the cooking process, adding depth to the miso broth.

   Tip: Slice the onions into uniform wedges for even cooking.
4. 4Add rice cakes and tofu

   

   Arrange the rice cakes and pieces of fried tofu around the noodles. These ingredients will soak up the miso broth, adding delicious texture and substance to the final dish.

   Tip: Arrange these around the edges to leave space for other vegetables.
5. 5Add cabbage and crab sticks

   

   Place the chopped cabbage leaves and crab sticks into the pot. The cabbage will wilt down while the crab sticks add a delicate seafood flavor to the ramen.

   Tip: Keep the cabbage pieces relatively uniform so they cook through at the same rate.
6. 6Add carrot slices

   

   Finally, add the carrot slices to the pot. Carrots add a vibrant splash of color and a mild sweetness that complements the savory miso base.

   Tip: Thinly slicing the carrots ensures they cook quickly along with the other ingredients.
7. 7Add the miso sauce

   

   Carefully pour the prepared miso sauce over the arranged ingredients in the pot. This sauce will serve as the flavorful base for the ramen, ensuring all the vegetables, meat, and noodles are well-seasoned once the water is added.

   Tip: Ensure the miso is evenly distributed over the ingredients to help it dissolve uniformly when the water is added.
8. 8Add hot water and cook

   

   Pour hot water into the pot until the ingredients are submerged. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. The hot water will combine with the miso and juices from the ingredients to create a rich, delicious broth.

   Tip: Using hot water instead of cold helps the dish come to a boil faster, preserving the texture of the vegetables.

Storage & Reheating

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