Kare Ramen (Japanese Curry Ramen)
Springy ramen noodles in a rich curry and dashi broth with tender pork, a soft egg and sweetcorn.
Made with Japanese curry roux and Dashi stock and Homemade chicken stock. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.74 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Lower in the eggs and cook for 6 minutes 30 seconds for soft yolks. Cool in cold water, then peel and halve.
6 min 30 s - 2
Pour your ready made dashi stock and your homemade chicken stock (see the base recipes) into a large pan. Whisk in the Japanese curry roux (see the base recipe) until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Drop the pork slices into the simmering broth and cook for 3 minutes until no pink remains. Lift out with tongs and keep warm.
3 min - 4
Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water following the pack instructions, then drain well.
- 5
Divide the noodles between 4 deep bowls and ladle over the hot broth.
- 6
Top with pork, egg halves, sweetcorn, beansprouts and spring onion, and finish with a few drops of sesame oil.
Tips
- Thinly sliced pork cooks in the broth in minutes. Ask the butcher to slice it or freeze it for 30 minutes to cut it thin.
- Keep the noodles out of the broth until serving or they swell and go soft.
- Add a spoon of chilli oil at the table for spice.
- Use gluten free rice noodles if you want a gluten free bowl, though the texture is different.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Keep leftover broth in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months and reheat until steaming hot. Cook noodles fresh each time.
Questions
Can I use chicken instead of pork?
Yes. Slice chicken thigh or breast thinly and poach it in the broth for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through with no pink.
Is curry ramen spicy?
Not very. Japanese curry is mild and slightly sweet. Add chilli oil or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
Is this gluten free?
Not with wheat ramen noodles. Swap for gluten free rice noodles. The broth itself is gluten free with a gluten free roux.
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Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.