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Pork Char Siu Ramen Recipe

Pork char siu ramen served with bok choy, ramen noodles, soft egg, and red BBQ pork, with extra sliced pork in the background.
Sweet BBQ pork, light soy broth, and chewy ramen noodles come together in this easy pork char siu ramen recipe.
Praew
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Cuisine Asian
Course Soup
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Mixing bowl for whisking the marinade
  • Zip-top bag or container to marinate the pork
  • Baking tray or grill for cooking the meat
  • Cutting board & knife
  • 2 Small pots to make the broth and cook the noodles
  • ladle

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric

For the marinade

  • 300 g pork belly
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • a few drops of red food coloring, add as needed

For the soup

  • 100 g fresh ramen noodles, add to taste
  • ½ bouillon cube, pork or chicken
  • 500 ml water
  • ½ tbsp light soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ tbsp ginger, shredded
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

Prep and cook the pork

  • Make the marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. It should smell sweet, salty, and lightly spiced.
  • Marinate the pork. Place the pork in a container or zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Rub to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Let it come to room temp. Remove the pork from the fridge about 20 minutes before cooking to help it cook evenly.
  • Cook the pork. Grill or roast over low heat, flipping as needed. Baste with extra marinade as it cooks until the outside is glossy and slightly caramelized.
  • Rest the pork. Set the pork aside to rest while you make the soup. Slice just before serving to keep it juicy.

Make the soup

  • Make the broth. Add water, garlic, and ginger to a pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Season. Add the bouillon cube, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir to dissolve, then let simmer while you cook the noodles.
  • Cook the noodles. Boil the ramen noodles in a separate pot until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Assemble

  • Divide the noodles into bowls. Pour the hot broth over, then top with sliced char siu and your favorite add-ons like bok choy, green onions, soft-boiled eggs, or chili flakes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 896kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2092mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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