Description

Tan Tan Ramen is a bold, creamy Japanese noodle soup inspired by the flavors of Sichuan Dan Dan noodles. With a rich sesame-miso broth, spicy chili oil, and savory ground pork, this cozy bowl is finished with soft-boiled eggs, scallions, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork

1 tbsp sesame oil (plus more for garnish)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

3 tbsp sesame paste (or tahini)

2 tbsp miso paste

1 tbsp soy sauce (plus more to taste)

3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1–2 tbsp chili oil or chili paste (adjust to taste)

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 pot. Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
Add ground pork and cook until browned. Season with soy sauce and set aside.
In the same pot, stir in sesame paste, miso, and additional soy sauce.
Gradually add stock, whisking until smooth. Simmer gently.
Add chili oil or paste. Let the broth simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook ramen noodles according to package. Drain and rinse briefly.
Assemble bowls: place noodles in bowls, pour over broth, and top with pork, egg, scallions, nori, and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with optional extra chili oil or sesame oil drizzle.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner