Easy Homemade Ramen with Broiled Pork Belly!

“Cooking is about passion, so it may look slightly temperamental in a way that it’s too assertive to the naked eye.” – Gordon Ramsay

Dave and the boys really enjoy a good ramen! We have never made it from scratch, so as we were making our monthly menu, this was an item that got placed on it. So Dave & I looked for some recipes, and to say the least there were several types. We found a few that had different ingredients and decided to create our own version with what we liked from those recipe ideas.

This is what we came up with, and I’m sure you’re going to love it! Enjoy friends!

Watch my YouTube Video for the cooking demonstration!

For the full list of ingredients & instructions… scroll down!

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Ingredients: Yields 4 servings with a bit of left over!

About 3 pounds of pork belly unsliced and cooked

2~ 8 ounce packages of Japanese style ramen noodles

8 cups of chicken broth

4 ounces shiitake mushrooms

2 green onions, diced

2 large carrots cut into matchstick slices

2 TBSP soy sauce

2 TBSP rice wine

1 TBSP White Miso Soybean Paste

2 cloves of garlic minced OR 2 tsp jarred

1 tsp pink Himalayan salt

1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

4 soft or hard boiled eggs~ however you prefer them.

Be sure to purchase traditional ramen noodles for the best result!

1. Precook the pork belly:

Wash the meat and trim off any excess fat.

On a foil lined cookie sheet, place a wire cooling rack.

Be sure to have all your ingredients!

Take pork belly and slather it with about 2 TBSP of olive oil, and then blend the salt and pepper over the entire slab on both sides.

Place the pork belly fat side up on the wire rack and bake for 1 ½  hours.

Turn heat up to 450 degrees and bake for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

2. While the pork belly is cooking begin the soup:

In a large stockpot pour chicken broth on high heat and add soy sauce, miso, mushrooms, and garlic.

Bring to a boil and let simmer for about an hour.

3. While pork belly and soup base are cooking, prepare the hard boiled eggs:

Fill a medium sized pot with enough water to cover the 4 eggs, place eggs in and bring to a rolling boil; turn the heat down to simmer for 5 minutes.

Turn the flame off and let the eggs set for an additional 5 minutes.

Run the eggs under cold water, peel, cut in half and place in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until soup is ready.

4. When pork belly is done, remove from the oven and slice into strips. Place in a dish and cover to keep warm.

5. Fill another large stock pot about ⅔ full of water and bring to a boil; add Raman noodles and cook according to package directions.

6. Drain noodles and immediately divide among four large soup bowls.

7. Add broth mixture overtop of noodles.

8. Top with sliced pork belly, carrots, minced green onions, and an egg.

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Eat fresh, shop local & have a happy day,
Jean


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Watch my YouTube Video on How-to Make My Delicious Tuscan Soup with Italian Brats

I made this recipe a bit ago, but didn’t have the YouTube video to go with!

Added bonus: You can go to my blog at http://www.fordragonfliesandme.com to purchase my original cookbook, Lovingly Seasoned Eats and Treats in either a spiral bound soft cover OR NEW, a Downloadable PDF version. The cookbook has almost 1000 recipes on almost 500 pages! Check out the Cookbook Testimonials while you’re there!

To see the full recipe and description, CLICK HERE!

Here are a few other of my yummy soup recipes to try out!

Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Gnocchi Soup

Seafood Vegetable Bisque

Italian Wedding Soup with Cheese Tortellini

Cheddar Chowder Soup

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Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Gnocchi Soup

“Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness, and entertaining is a way to be both generous and creative. You’re sharing your life with people. Of course, it’s also an expression of your own need for approval and applause. Nothing wrong with that.” – Ted Allen

We just love soups! Really, we love any type of comfort food. One of my favorite types of pasta is Gnocchi, and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to make my own version of it. I often see yummy recipes and then adjust them to make them my own suited to my family’s preferences. 

The first time I had Gnocchi was from a co-vendor during my market vendor days. If you are in or around the Metro Detroit area, then you may have heard of Tracinas. They are by far the best I’ve ever eaten. You can find them at several farmers markets, and in some stores. Check out their website to see if there is a location near you!

Now let’s get rolling with this super yummy & easy to make soup recipe. Be sure to let me know what you think of it, and tell me what your favorite soup is. I love to hear your feedback. Enjoy friends!

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Ingredients: Yields 4~ 2 cup servings

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast  cut into bite sized chunks~ about 1 ½ to 2 pounds
48 ounces or 6 cups chicken broth
1- 8 ounce package of Gnocchi
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrots, cut into ¼ inch coins
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup shallots, diced
1 cup fresh spinach
½ cup diced Heirloom tomatoes or 1~ 8 ounce can of diced tomatoes
2 fresh garlic cloves minced OR 2 tsp jarred
2 TBSP white all purpose flour
1 tsp pink Himalayan salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried

Watch the final steps to preparing this super delicious Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Gnocchi Soup.

1. In a large stock pot, heat ½ the butter and ½ the oil; add all vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes; add garlic and seasonings; blend well and sauté for an additional minute.

2. In a separate skillet, add the other half of the butter and oil; heat and add chunked chicken; cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Do not fully cook.

3. When chicken is done, add to the vegetable mixture; mix until well blended.

4. In a cup, take 1 cup of the broth and whisk flour into it until there are no lumps; add to chicken and vegetable mixture with remaining broth and cream; bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer and cook for half an hour.

5. Add spinach and gnocchi; cook according to package instructions.

Serve with a salad and garlic bread!

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Until next time remember to,
Eat fresh, shop local & have a happy day,

Jean

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