I reduced my sodium intake by using bonito broth. Additionally, the sodium content was lowered by boiling the ramen and rinsing it with cold water.
Calories
525kcal
Carbs
14.66g
Protein
3.25g
Fat
2.97g
Sodium
332.7mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Ingredients Ramen Noodles(100g), Chive(3g) Broth, Pork(Pork Belly, 60g), Green Onion(20g), Thinly Sliced Ginger(5g), Bonito Flakes(3g) Braising Seasoning, Low-sodium Soy Sauce(3g), Cooking Wine (Mirin)(8g), Brown Sugar(3g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Green OnionKorean large green onion, at Korean markets. Elsewhere use the white parts of several scallions, or a mild leek.
- Cooking Wine (Mirin)Cooking rice wine — 'mirin' from the international aisle works; dry sherry with a pinch of sugar also does.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsChive
- Rich in vitamin C (30mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in iron (1.7mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
Green Onion
- Contains iron (0.82mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Rinse the pork in cold water, add to the pot with water (300g), green onion, and ginger, and boil; once the pork is cooked, strain through cheesecloth.
🔍Add water (300g) to the pot, and once boiling, add bonito flakes and boil for 1 minute; turn off the heat, and once the bonito flakes sink, strain through cheesecloth. Add water (300g) again with the strained bonito flakes, boil over low heat for 10 minutes, and once the flakes sink, strain through cheesecloth.
🔍Mix the pork broth and bonito flake broth, set aside 200g, add the braising seasoning and boil, then add the pork and braise.
🔍Boil the ramen noodles, rinse in cold water, and drain; thinly slice the chive.
🔍Boil the broth hot, place in a bowl together with the ramen noodles, top with the braised pork and chive, and drizzle with the remaining braising sauce from the pan to finish.