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Easy Japanese Tan Tan Men

Easy Japanese Tan Tan Men Recipe: Quick & Flavorful Ramen

Discover how to make Easy Japanese Tan Tan Men, a flavorful ramen dish that's quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 931

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 8 ounces ground pork
Sauces & Condiments
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon spicy bean sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame paste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups leafy greens
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups unsweetened oat milk or soy milk
  • 10-12 ounces fresh ramen noodles
  • 2 scallions, chopped scallions
Oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Equipment

  • pot
  • Wok
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Combine the ground pork with the mirin and minced ginger. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili oil until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Combine the chicken stock and oat milk in a pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover to keep warm.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the leafy greens and noodles.
  5. Heat a wok over medium high heat until it begins to smoke. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the pork. Brown the pork until crispy. Add the spicy bean sauce and minced garlic, and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  6. In the boiling water, add the green vegetables and blanch for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove, drain, and set aside.
  7. Bring the water to a rolling boil again, and add the noodles, cooking them per package directions until just cooked through and still chewy.
  8. Add half of the sesame paste mixture to each bowl, followed by the hot simmering stock/milk mixture. Stir to combine. Divide the cooked noodles between the two bowls, and top with the cooked pork, blanched veggies, and chopped scallions. Add more chili oil on top if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 931kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 43gFat: 61gSodium: 939mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize the protein and vegetables to suit your preference, ensuring a unique twist on this classic recipe.

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