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Creamy miso soba noodles with fried pork

Creamy Miso Soba Noodles with Fried Pork for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy miso soba noodles with fried pork, perfect for busy weeknights and packed with umami goodness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Use a neutral oil like canola or sunflower oil.
  • 200 g Pork Mince Can substitute with chicken or turkey.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Grated.
  • 1 knob Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Use vegetarian oyster sauce if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Opt for tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tsp Mirin Can substitute with rice vinegar or sugar-water mix.
  • 1 handful Spring Onions Finely sliced.
For the Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes.
  • 1 tbsp Tahini Can substitute with peanut butter.
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar Can replace with honey.
  • 400 ml Milk Warm; plant-based is an option.
  • 200 ml Chicken Stock Warm; can substitute with vegetable stock.
  • 1 tbsp Miso Paste Experiment with different types.
  • 1 juice of Lime Can substitute with lemon juice.
For the Noodles
  • 200 g Soba Noodles Can substitue with whole wheat or rice noodles.
  • 2 Soft Boiled Eggs Optional; can omit for vegan.
  • Chili Oil Drizzle on top for added spice and flavor.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add pork mince and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Lower the heat and add the grated garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  3. Increase heat slightly and pour in fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir until reduced and well-combined, seasoning with salt.
  4. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, gochugaru, tahini, and sugar for the soup base.
  5. Heat milk and chicken stock in a separate pot until shimmering, then whisk into the tahini mixture until smooth.
  6. Return the creamy mixture to the pan, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in miso paste and lime juice.
  7. Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, then strain and rinse under iced water.
  8. To serve, divide soba noodles in bowls, ladle the miso soup over them, and top with soft-boiled eggs, spring onions, and drizzle chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional spring onions for a fresh crunch.

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