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Tan Tan Ramen

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen to Ignite Your Taste Buds at Home

Discover the vibrant flavors of Tan Tan Ramen, a creamy and spicy noodle soup perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Forms the rich base of the soup.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Oat Milk or Soy Milk Creates a creamy consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Adds tangy acidity.
For the Pork
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Substitute with ground turkey or beef if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Offers subtle sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) Infuses warmth.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Elevates flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Spicy Bean Sauce (Sichuan doubanjiang) Adds spiciness and umami.
For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces Fresh Ramen Noodles Ideal for chewy texture.
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Leafy Greens (spinach, baby bok choy, or yu choy) Add freshness.
  • 1/4 cup Scallions (chopped) Garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Oil Optional for extra heat.
For Sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances spicy notes.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • wok
  • medium bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the ground pork in a bowl with mirin and minced ginger for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the tare by whisking soy sauce, sesame paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili oil together until smooth.
  3. In a large pot, combine chicken stock and oat milk, simmer gently.
  4. Boil water in another pot for blanching greens and cooking noodles.
  5. Cook marinated pork in a wok until crispy, then add spicy bean sauce and minced garlic.
  6. Blanch leafy greens in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then drain.
  7. Cook fresh ramen noodles in the same boiling water according to package instructions.
  8. Assemble bowls with tare mixture, hot broth, noodles, pork, greens, scallions, and drizzle with chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best results, consume Tan Tan Ramen fresh to enjoy its creamy texture.

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