Japanese-Inspired Bak Chor Mee Ramen

Mains
Noodles
Pork

Easy Level:

Cook Time:

Servings:

3-4 pax

We love walking into Don Don Donki and choosing from the freshest Japanese produce. Besides getting our favourite ingredients — like premium meats and hotpot must-haves — this time, we picked out top-quality Japanese ingredients to make a Japanese-Inspired Bak Chor Mee or a local-fusion dry ramen recipe. This al-dente bowl of noodles combines classic Japanese ramen elements and familiar local flavours! From tender, juicy Chasu slices to crispy pork lard that right in your mouth, you’re in a for a treat. Level up your Japanese fusion repertoire with this springy ramen recipe topped with minced pork marinated in umami Japanese soy sauce mixture and braised shiitake mushrooms in oyster sauce — oishii!

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Ingredients

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g
g
Shiitake mushrooms
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g
g
Shiitake mushrooms
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tbsp
tbsp
Pork Lard (optional)
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Pork Lard (optional)
0.00
ml
ml
Water
0.00
ml
ml
Water
0.00
g
g
Rock sugar
0.00
g
g
Rock sugar
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Oyster sauce
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Oyster sauce
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tbsp
tbsp
Mirin
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Mirin
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Sake
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tbsp
tbsp
Sake
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Black vinegar
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Black vinegar
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Sesame oil
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Sesame oil
0.00
g
g
Pork Collar slices
0.00
g
g
Pork Collar slices
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
g
g
Minced Pork
0.00
g
g
Minced Pork
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Cooking oil
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Cooking oil
0.00
tsp
tsp
White pepper
0.00
tsp
tsp
White pepper
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cornstarch
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cornstarch
0.00
tsp
tsp
Sesame oil
0.00
tsp
tsp
Sesame oil
0.00
g
g
Meatballs
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g
g
Meatballs
0.00
portions Ramen noodles
0.00
portions Ramen noodles
0.00
g
g
Beansprout
0.00
g
g
Beansprout
0.00
g
g
Minced Pork
0.00
g
g
Minced Pork
0.00
pack
pack
Tonkotsu Shoyu Pork Broth
0.00
pack
pack
Tonkotsu Shoyu Pork Broth
0.00
ml
ml
Water
0.00
ml
ml
Water
Lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce

Sauce per serving

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tsp
tsp
Pork Lard (optional)
0.00
tsp
tsp
Pork Lard (optional)
0.00
tsp
tsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tsp
tsp
Japanese soy sauce
0.00
tsp
tsp
Miso
0.00
tsp
tsp
Miso
0.00
tbsp
tbsp
Mushroom braising sauce
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tbsp
tbsp
Mushroom braising sauce
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tbsp
tbsp
Soup
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tbsp
tbsp
Soup

Steps

1

Slice mushrooms. In a small pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp lard, add sliced mushrooms and saute until lightly browned. Add in water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sake, black vinegar and sesame oil
Slice mushrooms. In a small pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp lard, add sliced mushrooms and saute until lightly browned. Add in water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sake, black vinegar and sesame oil
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2

Mix well and bring to boil, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Set aside
Mix well and bring to boil, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Set aside
Mark as completed

3

In another pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp cooking oil, add in leaks and brown them slightly. Add pork broth and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
In another pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp cooking oil, add in leaks and brown them slightly. Add pork broth and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes
Mark as completed

4

Season minced pork with soy sauce, white pepper, cornstarch and mix evenly
Season minced pork with soy sauce, white pepper, cornstarch and mix evenly
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5

Season pork slices with soy sauce
Season pork slices with soy sauce
Mark as completed

6

In a pan over high heat, sear pork slices until nice and browned
In a pan over high heat, sear pork slices until nice and browned
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7

Add meatballs into soup and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
Add meatballs into soup and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
Mark as completed

8

When ready, boil minced pork, 50g per serving
When ready, boil minced pork, 50g per serving
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9

Boil ramen noodles and beansprouts.
Boil ramen noodles and beansprouts.
Mark as completed

10

In a bowl, add 2 tsp of pork lard, 1 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp miso, 3 tbsp of mushroom braising sauce, 2 tbsp soup and mix well.
In a bowl, add 2 tsp of pork lard, 1 tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp miso, 3 tbsp of mushroom braising sauce, 2 tbsp soup and mix well.
Mark as completed

11

Add noodles and bean sprouts into bowl and mix with sauce.
Add noodles and bean sprouts into bowl and mix with sauce.
Mark as completed

12

Top with minced pork, meatballs, seared pork slices, braised mushrooms, seaweed and lettuce.
Top with minced pork, meatballs, seared pork slices, braised mushrooms, seaweed and lettuce.
Mark as completed

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