Braised Pork Belly Ramen

Ingredients

• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Nori sheets (2, torn into pieces)
• Bean sprouts (1 cup)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Soft-boiled eggs (2)
• Ramen noodles (2 servings)
• Chicken broth (4 cups)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Mirin (1/4 cup)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Pork belly (1 lb)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir till the sugar is well dissolved.
2. Add the pork belly to the pot and pour in enough water to cover the pork. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium-high heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the pork to simmer for about 2 hours, or until it is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4. Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, slice the pork into thin pieces.
5. In the same pot, add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
6. To assemble, divide the cooked ramen noodles between two large bowls. Pour the hot chicken broth over the noodles in each bowl.
7. Top the noodles with the sliced pork belly, soft-boiled eggs, sliced green onions, bean sprouts, and torn nori sheets.
8. Drizzle with sesame oil for an extra burst of flavor and serve hot. Enjoy the hearty and comforting bowl of homemade Braised Pork Belly Ramen!