Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy and spicy Tan Tan Ramen, where the comforting essence of Japanese ramen meets the bold flavors of Sichuan Dan Dan noodles. This delightful dish features a rich sesame-miso broth infused with aromatic spices and savory ground pork, topped with soft-boiled eggs, fresh scallions, and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, Tan Tan Ramen is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp sesame paste (or tahini)
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1–2 tbsp chili oil or chili paste
- 2 portions ramen noodles
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 2 tbsp scallions, chopped
- 1 sheet nori, sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground pork and cook until browned. Season with soy sauce, then set aside.
- In the same pot, stir in sesame and miso pastes until combined.
- Gradually whisk in stock; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add chili oil to taste and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain briefly under cold water.
- Assemble bowls with noodles, hot broth, ground pork, soft-boiled eggs, scallions, nori, and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg