Quick Spicy
Sour Tonkotsu Ramen
Bring back nostalgic flavors with this quick, savory, and spicy tonkotsu ramen bowl, elevated with seared luncheon meat and a jammy soft-boiled egg.
There is something uniquely comforting about a bowl of ramen that brings back fond memories of late-night meals or quick after-work dinners. Even with the abundance of modern instant noodle varieties, this classic spicy and sour tonkotsu flavor remains a standout. This recipe is a simple, delicious way to recreate that experience at home in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles
- 1 pack tonkotsu liquid soup base
- 4 slices luncheon meat
- 1 handful enoki mushrooms
- 2 leaves bok choy
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- to taste chili oil
Instructions
- 1Sear the luncheon meat
Place slices of luncheon meat into a preheated pan and sear until they are lightly browned on both sides. This adds a savory, crisp texture to the meat before it is added to the noodle soup.
Tip: Keep the heat medium to avoid burning the meat; aim for a nice golden crust. - 2Sauté the vegetables
Add the enoki mushrooms and bok choy directly into the pan with the seared luncheon meat. Sauté them briefly just until they begin to wilt or soften.
Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan so the vegetables sauté rather than steam. - 3Prepare the broth base
Pour water into the pan over the sautéed vegetables and meat. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil to create the foundation of your soup.
Tip: Using hot water can help speed up the boiling process. - 4Season the soup
Carefully squeeze the liquid soup seasoning packet into the boiling water. Stir the broth thoroughly to ensure the concentrated seasoning is fully dissolved and fragrant.
Tip: Be careful when squeezing the hot seasoning packet. - 5Cook the noodles
Submerge the block of instant noodles into the simmering soup base. Use chopsticks to gently push them down and cook until they reach your preferred tenderness.
Tip: Push the noodles down into the broth so they cook evenly. - 6Assemble and serve
Carefully arrange the cooked vegetables, seared luncheon meat, and halved soft-boiled eggs on top of the noodles. Serve the ramen immediately while it is piping hot.
Tip: Arrange the toppings carefully for a beautiful presentation before serving.
