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Thanks for the like on the weight loss plateau checklist! Huge fan of Japanese cuisine and will be trying out this recipe. :)

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Thank you!

We should create a brief list of Japanese dishes to help with weight loss!

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Absolutely. I've taken a look at several of your recipes, and the ingredients are mostly low calorie dense food with good sources of protein, fats, and fibers. Would love to collaborate on a list. What's the best way to reach you?

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Drop me an email at info.theramenbowl@gmail.com :)

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India has a dish like this too, Kheema Pav. In India it’s made with goat mince though in NZ I make the same thing with lamb or beef mince. I’m curious if you dry the ground pork until all the juices evaporate?

That’s normally my biggest issue with lamb mince.

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Yes, usually I put the mince in at high heat and let it brown until most of the juice is evaporated!

It's nice to see different cultures and countries have very similar dishes, I'll definitely try kheema pav: do you have any specific recipe you'd suggest to me?

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Can’t wait to try this❤️

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This looks so delicious!!

I want to make a vegetarian version now, perhaps with some tofu or impossible burger fake meat.

Lately, I have been craving Asian style food, really reaching for that soy sauce/umami/sweet flavors in a dish.

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Oh yes! I had the same exact thought about making a veg option with fake ground meat!

Well, consider "soboro" doesn't have to be meat, in fact the term is quite general and there are many versions calling for crumbled tofu, veggies, or eggs! :)

Let us know if you try that, I am so curious!

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Oh that’s interesting about the word! Love learning new things from food writers :)

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this looks so good! I was looking for a different kind of ramen recipe today and i guess the Universe has spoken . im sure my toddler kiddo will love this.

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What a perfect planets alignment! Let us know if you try it out (and if the little one liked it, too!)

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Looks super yummy!

Sounds super yummy!

And I enjoyed the little history lesson at the start too - let’s even say... it was super yummy :)

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Michael, I must say I found your comment... super yummy :)

I am glad you liked it! Come back for some more!

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Will do :)

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Just when I think I need to pare back, I'm noticing some yummy looking Japanese dishes! I am fan of Japanese dishes but haven't made time for them in a while.

You have a very engaging and flowing writing style. . .and a new subscriber! Thanks Ramen!

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Hey, thanks for the nice words, I am so incredibly happy to hear that. It means a lot to me.

Your comment just made my day!

I know it's hard to carve out time, I swear I'll get you some quick and easy recipe in one of my next posts!

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No worries; that pork Sobogo seems a great place ti start!

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I love this!

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Sounds delicious! Interesting comparison with the ragú, too.

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Thank you! Do you see that similarity, too, or is it just me? 🫣

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Yes, I think it is a fair analogy! :)

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