Asian Comfort in a Bowl | Prawn Pork Dumpling Ramen Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

➡️For the Dumplings:

• 250g pork mince (5% fat)
• 10 king prawns (about 90g), finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 7g ginger, finely grated
• 1/4 tsp white ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Ground rock salt, to taste

➡️For the Soup:

• 1 brown onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1/2 Chinese cabbage, shredded
• 70g shiitake mushrooms, chopped
• 1L water
• Sea salt flakes, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste

➡️Other:

• 200g ramen noodles
• Spring onion, chopped for garnish

Serves 2

Method:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pork mince, finely chopped king prawns, grated garlic, grated ginger, white ground pepper, paprika powder, light soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ground rock salt. Mix well until smooth using a wooden spatula. Shape the mixture into dumplings using 2 spoons. Set aside.
2. Heat a saucepan with some olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in the miso paste until well combined. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until tender. Then, add the shredded Chinese cabbage and cook until soft. Pour in 1 liter of water and bring to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings into the boiling soup. Stir well and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season with sea salt flakes and ground black pepper according to taste.
3. Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions.
4. To serve, sprinkle chopped spring onion into serving bowls. Divide the cooked ramen noodles among the bowls. Ladle the dumpling soup over the noodles. Serve hot and enjoy!