Cozy Steamed Ramen with Vegetables and Pork Belly

An Easy Weeknight Comfort Dish with Kaedama Steamed Ramen Noodles with Vegetables

When the weather turns chilly, few things hit the spot like a warm bowl of ramen. This cozy, steamed ramen with vegetables and pork belly is the perfect comfort food that’s still light, nourishing, and incredibly flavorful. Inspired by the simplicity of steamed vegetables and the savory satisfaction of ramen, this dish brings both together into one easy, delicious meal. It’s made using Hakubaku Kaedama ramen noodles — a soft, non-fried noodle that cooks in just 2 minutes. They’re a great pantry staple when you want that ramen shop texture without the fuss.

 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Uses just one steamer setup – minimal cleanup

• Packed with sweet, tender vegetables

• Full of umami from a homemade sauce

• Quick-cooking Kaedama ramen noodles = dinner in no time

Ingredients

• 1 pack Kaedama ramen noodles (from Hakubaku USA)

• 2 slices pork belly

• 1/8 cabbage, chopped

• 1–2 bok choy, chopped

• 1/2 carrot, julienned

• 1 scallion, chopped

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp water

• 1/2 tsp torigara (chicken stock powder)

• 1 tsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sake

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp grated garlic

• 1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Steamed ramen with pork belly ; Instructions

1. Pre-cook the noodles:
   Boil the ramen noodles for half the time listed on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and remove starch. Set aside.

2. Prep your ingredients:
   Cut cabbage, bok choy, carrot, and scallion into bite-sized pieces.

3. Make the sauce:
   In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients.

4. Assemble for steaming:
   Place the noodles on a heatproof plate or shallow bowl that fits in your steamer. Top with vegetables and pork belly slices. Pour the sauce over everything and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.

5. Steam:
   Steam for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the pork is cooked through.

6. Mix and enjoy:
   Toss everything together gently and serve warm. Great on its own or with a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & Variations

• Swap pork belly for tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

• Add chili oil or miso paste to the sauce for a spicier or deeper flavor.

• Use other quick-steam veggies like napa cabbage, spinach, or corn.

This is one of those dishes that feels special but is simple enough for any day of the week. The Kaedama ramen noodles really shine in this recipe—they soak up the sauce beautifully and have a soft bite that pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables.

Looking for more easy ramen recipes? Check out more ideas using Hakubaku Kaedama ramen noodles at hakubaku-usa.com.