Why This Recipe Will Break the Internet:
🔥 Crispy pork belly – perfect crackling every time
🍳 Jammy eggs – molten yolk perfection
⏱ 30-minute miracle – faster than UberEats
📸 Bowl porn – steaming, glistening noodles
🧠 Chef secrets – professional tricks simplified
Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Pork Belly:
- 1 lb pork belly (skin scored)
- 1 tbsp baking soda (for ultra-crisp skin)
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
For the Broth:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1″ ginger (sliced)
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For Assembly:
- 2 portions ramen noodles
- 2 soft-boiled eggs (6.5 mins)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- Chili oil (optional)
- Nori sheets (optional)
Step-by-Step Perfection
1. Crisp the Pork Belly (20 mins)
- Pat skin dry, rub with baking soda + salt
- Air fry at 400°F for 18 mins (or roast)
- Brush with vinegar last 2 mins
2. Make the Broth (10 mins)
- Simmer broth with aromatics
- Whisk in miso, soy, sesame oil
- Strain for clear broth
3. Jammy Eggs (7 mins)
- Boil eggs 6.5 mins, ice bath
- Peel carefully
4. Cook Noodles (3 mins)
- Boil ramen (save some starch water)
- Rinse in cold water for springiness
5. Assemble the Bowl (2 mins)
- Noodles → broth → sliced pork
- Egg halves → greens → garnishes
- Drizzle with chili oil
Chef’s Pro Secrets
✂ Scoring hack: Use razor for perfect lines
🔥 Crisp guarantee: Dry skin overnight if possible
🍜 Noodle trick: Toss in oil to prevent sticking
🥚 Egg mastery: 6.5 mins for molten yolks
