Name: Crispy pork massaman ramen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 150g dried ramen noodles; 5 tbsp sesame oil; 2 spring onions finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves finely chopped; 1 red pepper deseeded and sliced; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 1-2 tbsp massaman curry paste; 400ml can coconut milk; 300g pork mince; 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder; chilli oil; lime wedges

Two bowls of massamen ramen topped with pork, peppers and lime wedges

150g dried ramen noodles
5 tbsp sesame oil
2 spring onions
finely sliced
3 garlic cloves
finely chopped
1 red pepper
deseeded and sliced
4 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 tbsp massaman curry paste
400ml can coconut milk
300g pork mince
2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

To serve

chilli oil
lime wedges

Method

step 1
Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent them from sticking. Divide the noodles between two bowls.
step 2
Drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil into a saucepan over a medium heat. Mix in half of the spring onions and all the garlic. After 2-3 mins, add the red pepper and cook for an additional 5 mins. Once the veg has softened slightly, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and the massaman paste (start with 1 tbsp and adjust to taste). Cook for 2 mins, then pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 10 mins.
step 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the pork mince. Break the mince up to ensure even browning and after 3-4 mins, once most of the liquid has evaporated, stir in the five-spice powder and remaining soy sauce. Fry for 8-10 mins until it begins to brown and go slightly crispy.
step 4
Add a generous ladle of the ramen broth to the noodle bowls and top with the crispy pork and remaining spring onions. Serve with chilli oil and lime wedges.