Mazemen

Mazemen, or “mixed noodles” in Japanese, are served broth-less with a delicious sauce, oil, and an array of toppings. There are many versions of Mazemen, a popular one being Taiwan Mazesoba. Invented in Nagoya, Japan, this dish explodes with umami from the many layers of ingredients. The components are carefully mixed with the noodles before enjoying.

Mazemen

Course

Main Course
Prep time

45 Mins
cook time

25 Mins
servings

2
Author

@crazythickasians

Ingredients

Meat

3 tbsp neutral oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
8 oz ground pork
2½ tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1½ tsp chili powder

Tare (sauce)

2 tbsp soy sauce
1½ tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
2 tsp sugar

Aromatic Oil

¼ cup neutral oil
¼ cup shallots, finely chopped

Toppings

4 tbsp scallions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 tbsp chives, chopped
½ cup crushed seaweed
2 tbsp fish powder
2 egg yolks

Noodles

2 cakes Lotus Foods Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen

product used in the recipe

Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen (4 Ramen Cakes)

1

Meat: heat oil in pan. Cook garlic until fragrant. Add pork and cook for 3-4 mins. Add soy sauce, mirin, and chili powder and mix well. Remove from heat when cooked through and set aside.
2

Tare: mix all ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
3

Aromatic Oil: add oil into small pot over a medium heat. After 2 mins, add in shallots and lower heat. Cook until shallots are golden brown. Strain and set reserved oil aside.
4

Toppings: prepare and set aside.
5

Noodles: cook noodles according to package instructions.
6

Assembly: in a medium bowl, add 2 tbsp of tare and 2 tbsp of aromatic oil. Add in ramen and mix to incorporate. Add each topping around the bowl. Place meat in the center. Lastly, add yolk on top of meat.
7

Mix everything together and enjoy!