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Upgrade Your Ramen

A quick and easy way to elevate instant ramen with savory pork belly, tangy kimchi, soft tofu, fresh vegetables, and eggs, all cooked in one pan for a hearty and flavorful meal.

KoreanMain CourseTotal 20 min1 servingsEasy~700 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork belly3 slices
  • Onion1/2 medium, sliced
  • Kimchi1/2 cup
  • Ramen seasoning packet1
  • Dried vegetable flakes1 packet
  • Water2 cups
  • Soft tofu1 package (approx. 14 oz), sliced
  • Instant ramen noodles1 block
  • Eggs2
  • Bok choy2-3 small stalks
  • Black pepperto taste

Method

  1. 1

    Place slices of pork belly in a pan and cook until rendered and browned.

  2. 2

    Using kitchen shears, cut the cooked pork belly into smaller pieces.

  3. 3

    Add sliced onion and kimchi to the pan with the pork belly. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the onions soften.

  4. 4

    Open the instant ramen packet and add the seasoning packet and dried vegetable flakes to the pan. Stir to combine with the other ingredients.

  5. 5

    Pour water into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Add the sliced soft tofu blocks and the instant ramen noodles to the simmering broth.

  7. 7

    Crack two eggs directly into the pan, placing them on top of the noodles or in the broth.

  8. 8

    Add the bok choy to the pan.

  9. 9

    Season with freshly ground black pepper.

  10. 10

    Cover the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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