Ginger Pork Meatball and Mushroom Ramen with Homemade Garlic Chili Oil

There’s something magical about a bowl of ramen that goes beyond the instant packets. This recipe brings together tender, ginger-kissed pork meatballs, earthy mushrooms and sweet carrot slices in a deeply savory broth. Every spoonful is packed with umami and the homemade garlic chili oil adds a fragrant kick that ties it all together.

Whether you’re a ramen enthusiast or new to making it from scratch, this dish is surprisingly simple to prepare. The meatballs come together in minutes and the broth builds flavor quickly with concentrated stocks. Top it all with scallion greens and a drizzle of that sizzling chili oil-you’ll never look at ramen the same way again.

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Ingredients

1 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chili PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Button MushroomsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pork Ramen Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mushroom Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Ramen NoodlesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 ounce CarrotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop chili. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating greens and whites; finely chop whites. Peel and mince ginger until you have 1 TBSP (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Trim and thinly slice mushrooms. Trim, peel and halve carrot lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine ¼ of the garlic and 2 TBSP oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings); microwave until fragrant, 30 seconds. Season with salt and add as much chili as you like. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine pork, panko, scallion whites, 2 tsp minced ginger (4 tsp for 4), ¾ tsp salt (1½ tsp for 4) and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes. Add another drizzle of oil and remaining garlic and minced ginger. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
4. Add 3 cups water (6 cups for 4 servings), pork ramen stock concentrates and mushroom stock concentrate to pot with veggies; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, add half the noodles (all for 4) to large pot of salted water (not the broth!); cook until just tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water. Toss with a drizzle of oil.
5. Once broth is boiling, reduce to a simmer and add meatballs; cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Taste broth and season generously with salt and pepper.
6. Divide noodles between serving bowls; top with meatballs, veggies and as much broth as you like. (You may have some broth left over-second helpings!) Top with scallion greens and as much garlic chili oil as you like. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of mushroom?

Yes, cremini or shiitake mushrooms work well in this recipe. Just slice them thinly and cook as directed.

Can I make the garlic chili oil in advance?

Absolutely! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before using.

What can I substitute for the ramen noodles?

Thin wheat noodles or even spaghetti can be used. Cook them according to package directions until al dente.