Rich & Creamy Tonkotsu Ramen Hack with Pork Belly Slices

If you are craving a steaming, rich bowl of Japanese ramen without spending 12 hours simmering pork bones, Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavor (100% Hokkaido Wheat Edition) is your ultimate secret weapon.

The Hokkaido Wheat series elevates standard instant noodles into a restaurant-quality experience, offering firm, springy noodles that hold up beautifully against a milky, savory pork broth. Best of all, this is a true one-pot recipe — the thin pork belly slices and crunchy bean sprouts are poached directly in the boiling soup base!

In just 8 minutes, you get tender pork belly, perfectly cooked noodles, and zero extra skillet cleanup.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 3 minutes 
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 8 minutes
• Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

• Nissin Demae Iccho 100% Hokkaido Wheat Tonkotsu Ramen: 1 pack
• Water: 450 mL
• Thin Pork Belly Slices: 3–4 slices
• Fresh Bean Sprouts: 1 handful
• Scallions: 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese Seven Spice) or White Pepper: To taste

Cookware Needed

• Single-Person Claypot or Small Ramen Pot: 1

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil Broth and Cook Noodles

In your single-person claypot or ramen pot, bring 450 mL of water and the soup powder seasoning to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the Hokkaido Wheat ramen noodles.

Step 2: Add Pork Belly Slices

After 1 minute of cooking the noodles, lay the thin pork belly slices directly into the boiling soup. Flip them gently so they cook thoroughly—since they are thin, they cook super quickly and stay soft and tender.

Step 3: Add Fresh Bean Sprouts

At the 2.5-minute mark, drop in the fresh bean sprouts. Boiling them for just the last 30 seconds ensures they stay crisp and juicy rather than getting soggy.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

Turn off the heat at 3 minutes. Top with finely chopped scallions and a generous dusting of Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese seven spice) or white pepper over the pork belly. Serve hot directly from the claypot!

Pro-Tips for Success

• Watch the Pork Cooking Time: Thin pork belly slices cook fast! Adding them 1 minute into the noodle boil keeps them melt-in-your-mouth tender without becoming tough or chewy.
• Keep Sprouts Crunchy: Don't add bean sprouts too early; adding them during the final 30 seconds preserves their signature crunch.

Alrighty! That’s how you cook a rich, milky bowl of Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Ramen with tender pork belly and crisp bean sprouts in a single claypot in just 8 minutes! Give this easy one-pot hack a try and show us your ramen creation—don't forget to tag us @thehongkongfoodies.

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