Japanese Ramen Soup With Pork

Step 1: Combine the sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and half the garlic in a ceramic dish and add the pork and toss to coat and set aside for 5 mins to marinate.

Step 2: Heat the peanut oil in a large heavy-based pan over medium-low heat and add the ginger, chilli and Chinese five spice and remaining garlic and cook for 1-2 mins or until fragrant and then add the stock, 2 cups (500ml) water, mirin and remaining soy sauce and bring to the boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 mins. and then add the mushroom and snow peas and cook for 5 mins or until tender.

Step 3: Meanwhile, heat a barbecue plate or chargrill on medium and cook the pork for 2-3 mins each side for medium or until cooked to your liking and set aside for 5 mins to rest and then slice.

Step 4: While the pork is resting, cook the ramen noodles in a saucepan of boiling water for 5 mins and then drain.

Step 5: Divide the noodles among serving bowls and top with the broth mixture, egg and pork.