Spicy and Sour Pork Bone Noodle Soup
A bold, comforting noodle soup featuring a rich, spicy and sour broth, perfectly crisp bacon, and a runny-yolk egg. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
This Spicy and Sour Pork Bone Noodle Soup is a vibrant fusion dish that balances heat, acidity, and savory depth. Inspired by the convenience of instant noodles but elevated with crispy bacon and a perfectly fried egg, it makes for a soul-warming meal on a busy night. The combination of the rich broth and the varied textures of the toppings ensures every bite is satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 packet spicy and sour seasoning
- 1 packet liquid soup base
- 500 ml water
Instructions
- 1Prepare the cooking oil
Place a small pot on the stovetop and add a small amount of cooking oil. Heat over medium until the oil shimmers, ensuring the pot is dry to prevent splattering.
Tip: Ensure the pot is completely dry before adding oil to prevent splattering. - 2Fry the egg
Carefully crack the egg into the hot oil. Fry until the white is set and edges are crisp, keeping the yolk runny if desired.
Tip: Crack the egg into a small bowl first to ensure no shell fragments enter the hot oil. - 3Crisp the bacon
Add bacon slices to the pot alongside the egg. Fry until the fat renders and edges brown, keeping slices separated for even cooking.
Tip: Keep the bacon slices separated so they cook evenly in the rendered fat. - 4Boil the noodles
Add a block of dry noodles into a separate pot of boiling water. Cook the noodles until they reach your preferred texture, usually indicated when they become soft and pliable.
Tip: Avoid overcooking the noodles, as they will continue to soften once combined with the soup base. - 5Prepare the seasoned broth
Empty the seasoning packets into the pot of boiling noodles and stir well until fully dissolved to create your soup base.
Tip: Add the seasoning gradually to adjust the saltiness to your personal preference. - 6Add liquid soup base
Pour the liquid soup base or concentrated sauce packet into the pot. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the flavors, creating a rich and aromatic broth for the noodles.
Tip: Squeeze the packet completely to get all the concentrated flavor into the broth. - 7Combine noodles and broth
Use chopsticks to gently stir the noodles into the broth, ensuring they are evenly submerged and begin to absorb the flavors.
Tip: Be careful not to overcook the noodles; keep them slightly firm if you prefer a chewier texture. - 8Top with bacon and egg
Carefully arrange the previously cooked bacon strips and fried egg on top of the noodles in the pot before serving.
Tip: Place the egg carefully to keep the yolk intact if you prefer it runny.
