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Spicy Pork Mazemen with Soft-Cooked Eggs

Mazemen is a brothless ramen with a savory sauce that coats every noodle. This spicy version is loaded with pork, chili garlic paste, and soft-cooked eggs, making it rich, creamy, and bold in flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian, Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 877 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 3 handfuls baby spinach leaves, fresh, julienned
  • 4 pieces eggs large
  • 18 ounces fresh ramen noodles or 12 ounces dried ramen noodles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 pieces green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Brown the pork: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the pork and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat, until browned. Add ginger and cook briefly until fragrant.
  • Build the sauce: Add chicken broth, chili-garlic paste, and soy sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered until thickened, around 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cook the noodles: Prepare noodles as directed on the package. Drain well and set aside.
  • Poach the eggs: Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer. Carefully crack eggs into the water and cook until whites are set but yolks are runny, about 4 minutes.
  • Assemble and Serve: Divide the noodles among four bowls. Ladle sauce over each, then add an egg and garnish with spinach and green onions. Serve hot and stir before eating.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add extra chili garlic paste to taste.
  • Swap spinach with bok choy or choy sum if you prefer different greens.
  • Fresh noodles work best for mazemen; if you only have dried, cook to al dente for the right texture.
  • This mazemen is best enjoyed right away, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to bring the sauce back to life.

Nutrition

Calories: 877kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 34gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 3383mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2151IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 7mg
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