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Pork Belly Udon Soup

Pork Belly Udon Soup: Savor 1 Amazing Bowl

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy and spicy bowl of Pork Belly Udon Soup featuring tender pork belly, chewy udon noodles, and a savory broth infused with gochujang chili paste and miso.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pork belly, skin-on and cut into 1-inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups dashi stock
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 packs fresh or frozen udon noodles
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup enoki mushrooms, trimmed
  • 2 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
  • 2 scallions, sliced thin
  • 1 soft-boiled egg per serving (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and chili oil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season pork belly slices with soy sauce, mirin, sake, sesame oil, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Place pork belly slices skin-side down. Render fat slowly until skin is crispy and golden. Flip and sear the other side until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a large pot, add dashi stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in miso paste until dissolved. Add gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, fish sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Gently simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  5. Blanch bok choy and mushrooms for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Divide udon noodles among 4 large bowls. Ladle hot broth over noodles. Top with seared pork belly, bok choy, mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and chili oil if desired.

Notes

  • For a creamier udon base, stir in unsweetened soy milk or tahini into the broth.
  • Pickled daikon or kimchi, and Japanese cucumber salad make excellent side dishes.
  • Tempura vegetables can also be served alongside this pork belly udon soup.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering and Searing
  • Cuisine: Japanese, Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: N/A
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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