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30-Minute Shoyu Ramen

A shortcut broth built on stock, soy, mirin and a knob of ginger, with jammy eggs and quick-seared pork. Weeknight ramen that tastes like the real thing.

AKBy the AKC test kitchen · Tested twice · Updated September 2026
Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Serves 2
4.8 from 2,430 ratings
30-Minute Shoyu Ramen — illustration

Ingredients

Tick them off as you go. Quantities are for 2 servings.

Method

  1. BrothSimmer the stock with soy, mirin, ginger and garlic for 15 minutes. Strain.

  2. EggsBoil the eggs 7 minutes, cool in ice water, peel and halve.

  3. PorkSear the pork slices in a hot pan 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned.

  4. NoodlesCook the noodles per the package, usually 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.

  5. AssembleDivide noodles between two bowls, pour over hot broth, top with pork, egg, scallions and nori. Add chili oil.

Test-kitchen tip. Use fresh noodles from the refrigerator case if you can; they make a bigger difference than any broth trick.

Nutrition per serving

560Calories
24 gProtein
58 gCarbs
30 gFat
3 gFiber

Estimated from USDA data for the ingredients listed. Values vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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