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Taiwan Mazesoba (Nagoya's Spicy Brothless Ramen)

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 651 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Pork mince
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • ½ tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 red chili pepper deseeded
  • 150 g ground pork
  • 50 ml dashi stock or water
  • 1 ½ tbsp sake
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili bean sauce tobanjan
  • ¼ tsp ground Japanese pepper (sansho) optional
Tare & Noodles
  • 2 portions thick ramen noodles
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (granules)
Toppings
  • 30 g garlic chive(s) nira
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp bonito flakes bonito flakes crushed
  • 2 tbsp tempura flakes (tenkasu) tenkasu
  • 2 tbsp shredded sushi nori seaweed "kizami nori" kizami nori
  • 2 pasteurized egg yolk
  • 1 tsp chili threads optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat a frying pan on low and add 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 red chili pepper, 1 tsp ginger paste and ½ tbsp garlic paste. Mix together and heat until fragrant.
  2. Turn up the heat to medium and add 150 g ground pork. Mix and fry until cooked through.
  3. Add 50 ml dashi stock (or water), 1 ½ tbsp sake, ½ tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 pinch ground black pepper, 1 tsp chili bean sauce and ¼ tsp ground Japanese pepper (sansho), mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Simmer on medium for 5 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Once cooked, turn off the heat and leave it on the stove to keep it warm.
  5. Boil 2 portions thick ramen noodles according to the instructions on the packaging. While they're cooking, add ½ tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp Chinese chicken stock powder, and 1 tsp sesame oil into each serving bowl and mix.
  6. Once the ramen noodles are cooked, drain the water and distribute in each bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated in the tare.
  7. Place the seasoned pork mince in the middle and arrange the other topping around the outer edge. Top with a raw egg yolk. 
  8. Mix well before eating and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 310.1g Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 28.6g (44%) Saturated Fat 7.5g (38%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g Cholesterol 252mg (84%) Sodium 1829mg (76%) Fiber 7.9g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651

% Daily Value*

Serving 310.1g
Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 28.6g 44%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g 31%
Cholesterol 252mg 84%
Sodium 1829mg 76%
Fiber 7.9g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.