Low Carb Tonkotsu Ramen
Dive into a bowl of comfort with this Low Carb Tonkotsu Ramen recipe, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese favorite! Perfect for keto or low-carb diets, this ramen replaces traditional noodles with nutrient-packed zucchini noodles while retaining the rich, creamy, umami-packed broth that makes tonkotsu so irresistible. Made with tender braised pork belly, a flavorful blend of garlic, ginger, and miso, and a splash of unsweetened almond milk for creaminess, this dish proves that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for health. Complete with soft-boiled eggs, nori, and a touch of spicy chili oil, this gluten-free noodle soup is ready to satisfy your cravings in just under two hours. Perfect for cozy weeknights or an impressive dinner-for-two, this low-carb ramen will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Japan without the carb overload!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pork belly
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons White miso paste
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 medium Zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 2 whole Soft-boiled eggs
- 1 sheet Nori sheets
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chili oil
Instructions
Start by preparing the broth. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Smash the garlic and ginger with the flat side of a knife and roughly chop. Add them to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the pork belly to the pot and sear it on both sides until it develops a golden brown crust. Remove the pork and set aside.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the unsweetened almond milk, miso paste, soy sauce, and green onions (reserve some of the green tops for garnish). Stir well to combine.
Return the pork belly to the pot. Cover and simmer the broth on low heat for 75 minutes to develop a rich flavor. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
While the broth simmers, prepare the zucchini noodles by spiralizing three medium zucchinis. Set aside.
Prepare the soft-boiled eggs by boiling them for 6 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath. Peel the eggs and cut them in half. Set aside.
Once the broth is finished, remove the pork belly from the pot and slice it into thin pieces.
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the broth into a clean pot to remove the garlic, ginger, and green onions, leaving you with a smooth, creamy soup base.
In serving bowls, divide the spiralized zucchini noodles equally. Pour the hot broth over the noodles to soften them.
Top each bowl with slices of pork belly, a soft-boiled egg, chopped green onion tops, and small pieces of nori sheet. Drizzle a bit of chili oil for an extra kick if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb Tonkotsu ramen!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.7 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 535 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 7048 mg | 306% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 946 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3520 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
