Japanese-Style Tan Tan Men

A creamy, spicy, and nutty Japanese-style ramen featuring savory ground pork in a rich broth, finished with fresh green onions and chili oil.

Ingredients

• 100 g ground pork
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp doubanjiang
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 2 tbsp ground sesame
• 2 tbsp miso
• 400 ml water
• 100 ml milk
• 1 portion ramen noodles
• to taste green onions
• to taste chili oil

Instructions

1. 1Heat the sesame oil

   

   Add a small amount of sesame oil to a pan over medium heat. Ensure the pan is properly heated before moving on to the next step to properly sear the ingredients.

   Tip: Keep an eye on the oil; it should shimmer but not smoke.
2. 2Sauté the pork and aromatics

   

   Add 100g of ground pork along with minced ginger and garlic into the pan. Stir-fry these ingredients together until the pork is well-browned and fragrant.

   Tip: Break up the pork with your spatula to ensure even cooking and better flavor distribution.
3. 3Add doubanjiang

   

   Incorporate doubanjiang to the browning pork mixture. Continue to stir-fry until the color of the pork changes, indicating the meat is cooked through and seasoned.

   Tip: Doubanjiang adds a spicy, salty depth; adjust the amount according to your preference for heat.
4. 4Season the mixture

   

   Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon powder, 2 tablespoons of ground sesame, and 2 tablespoons of miso to the cooked meat. Stir well until all seasonings are fully integrated.

   Tip: Make sure the miso is dissolved evenly into the mixture to avoid clumps.
5. 5Prepare the broth

   

   Pour 400ml of water into the pan with the stir-fried pork and aromatics. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients and allow the flavors to meld together as the liquid heats up.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavorful browned bits into the soup.
6. 6Add milk

   

   Pour 100ml of milk into the simmering broth mixture. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer again to create a rich, creamy base for the Tan Tan Men soup.

   Tip: Keep the heat low after adding milk to prevent it from curdling.
7. 7Assemble the Tan Tan Men

   

   Once the broth is ready and hot, pour it directly over a bowl of pre-boiled noodles. The rich, savory soup will coat the noodles perfectly.

   Tip: Finish by adding green onions and a drizzle of chili oil to your taste for the final authentic touch.

Storage Instructions

Burn It Off

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