Name: XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 portion ramen noodles, store-bought or homemade (see note); 2 tablespoons (30ml) XO sauce, store-bought or homemade (see note); 2 tablespoons (30ml) rendered pork fat or other oil (see note); 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce; Sliced scallions; 1 onsen egg (optional; see note); 5 to 6 blanched sugar snap peas (optional); Small bunch of radish sprouts (optional)

Ingredients

1 serv.

1 portion ramen noodles, store-bought or homemade (see note)
2 tablespoons (30ml) XO sauce, store-bought or homemade (see note)
2 tablespoons (30ml) rendered pork fat or other oil (see note)
1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
Sliced scallions
1 onsen egg (optional; see note)
5 to 6 blanched sugar snap peas (optional)
Small bunch of radish sprouts (optional)

Instructions

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1 Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions or recipe directions.
2 In a large mixing bowl, stir together XO sauce, rendered pork fat, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
3 When noodles are cooked, drain briefly, then add to mixing bowl. Using tongs or chopsticks, immediately toss and stir noodles vigorously in the liquid at the bottom of the bowl, until the liquid turns creamy, about 30 seconds.
4 Transfer noodles to a serving bowl, using a rubber spatula to scrape any remaining sauce over the top. Garnish with sliced scallions and any of the other suggested toppings (onsen egg, snap peas, or radish sprouts) you desire. Serve.