Hakata Ramen

Ingredients

• Narutomaki (fish cake) - 2 slices
• Soft - boiled eggs - 2
• Noodles - 8 oz
• Thinly sliced green onions - 1/4 cup
• Thinly sliced pork belly - 8 oz
• Salt - To taste
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
• Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Water - 10 cups
• Pork bones - 2 lbs

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the pork bones and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
2. Remove the pork bones from the broth and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve. Discard any solids.
3. Return the broth to the pot and add the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. In a separate pan, cook the thinly sliced pork belly until crispy and browned.
6. To serve, divide the cooked noodles into bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. Top with the crispy pork belly, sliced green onions, soft-boiled eggs, and narutomaki.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!