Crispy Pork Massaman Ramen

by BBC Good Food

Cook a quick and easy ramen with fragrant coconut and spiced pork. It takes just over half an hour – ideal for a flavour-packed midweek meal

Method

Based on 2 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent them from sticking. Divide the noodles between two bowls.

Step 2

Drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil into a saucepan over a medium heat. Mix in half of the spring onions and all the garlic. After 2-3 mins, add the red pepper and cook for an additional 5 mins. Once the veg has softened slightly, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and the massaman paste (start with 1 tbsp and adjust to taste). Cook for 2 mins, then pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 10 mins.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the pork mince. Break the mince up to ensure even browning and after 3-4 mins, once most of the liquid has evaporated, stir in the five-spice powder and remaining soy sauce. Fry for 8-10 mins until it begins to brown and go slightly crispy.

Step 4

Add a generous ladle of the ramen broth to the noodle bowls and top with the crispy pork and remaining spring onions. Serve with chilli oil,lime wedges, and picked Thai basil or coriander, if you like.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 2 servings
  • 2tbsp Massaman Curry Paste 1x Sainsbury's Massaman Curry Paste, Inspired to Cook 190g
  • 3tbsp Sesame Oil 1x Sainsbury's Sesame Oil, Toasted 250ml
  • 3tbsp Soy Sauce 1x Sainsbury's Dark Soy Sauce 150ml
  • 1 Red Pepper, deseeded and sliced 1x Sainsbury's Red Pepper
  • 400ml Tinned Coconut Milk 1x Sainsbury's Coconut Milk 400ml
  • 2 Spring Onions, finely sliced 1x Sainsbury's Spring Onions Bunch 100g
  • 150g Dried Ramen Noodles 1x itsu Ramen Noodles 250g
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1tsp Chilli Oil, drizzle to serve 1x Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chilli Oil 170g
  • 1.5 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder 1x Sainsbury's Chinese 5 Spice
  • 250g Pork Mince 1x Sainsbury's British Pork Mince 5% Fat 500g
  • 0.5 Lime Wedges, cut into wedges to serve 1x Sainsbury's Limes
  • 10g Holy Basil, picked, or use coriander 1x Sainsbury's Thai Basil 20g
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