By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce)

Serves 1

369 cal · 3 min

XO Mazemen (Broth-less Ramen With XO Sauce)

Recipe GLPRe53c3eaea47aa0

3.8(1)
Asian
Main Course
3 min
369 cal
Servings: 1
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A vibrant, broth-free ramen dish where chewy noodles are tossed with rich XO sauce, rendered pork fat, and bright vinegar and soy seasonings, finished with fresh garnishes for a bold, umami-packed meal ready in minutes.

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Ingredients

1 portion ramen noodles (about 100g, store-bought or homemade)

2 tablespoons XO sauce

2 tablespoons rendered pork fat or neutral oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Sliced scallions for garnish

1 onsen egg, optional (soft-cooked with 160F minimum internal temperature)

5 to 6 blanched sugar snap peas, optional

Small bunch of radish sprouts, optional

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions until tender, then drain well and set aside.

  2. In a bowl, combine the XO sauce, rendered pork fat, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir until evenly mixed into a dressing.

  3. Add the cooked, drained noodles to the dressing and toss vigorously until the noodles are evenly coated and separated.

  4. Transfer the noodles to a serving bowl. If using an onsen egg, prepare it by gently simmering in water until the white reaches 160F internally, then place on top of the noodles.

  5. Arrange the optional blanched sugar snap peas and radish sprouts on and around the noodles. Scatter sliced scallions over the top and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

XO sauce—a Chinese condiment made with dried seafood and chiles—is not a standard item at Charlotte chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart, so expect a trip to an Asian market, which is a real friction point for a weeknight. The stated 3 minutes ignores noodle cooking (4 to 5 minutes) and prep; call it 12 to 15 minutes start to finish. Cost per serving runs $4 to $5 for quality ramen and XO sauce, making this economical but not dirt cheap. The dish is a one-bowl solo meal with no leftovers potential, best suited to someone with quick access to Asian ingredients and a taste for bold, intense flavors rather than a family dinner."

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