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Tan Tan Ramen

Tan Tan Ramen

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Tan Tan Ramen is a mouthwatering, spicy noodle soup that transforms the comforting flavors of traditional ramen with a bold twist inspired by Chinese Dan Dan Noodles. This dish features a rich and creamy broth made from chicken stock and oat milk, combined with savory ground pork, sesame paste, and a kick of chili oil. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties, Tan Tan Ramen offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this customizable recipe allows you to adjust the spice level and ingredients to suit your taste, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon spicy bean sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame paste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups unsweetened oat milk
  • 1012 ounces fresh ramen noodles
  • 2 handfuls leafy greens (such as spinach, baby bok choy, or yu choy, trimmed and washed)
  • 2 scallions (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the ground pork with mirin and ginger for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the tare by whisking together soy sauce, sesame paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili oil in a medium bowl.
  3. In a pot, combine chicken stock and oat milk; bring to a simmer without boiling.
  4. Cook the marinated pork in a hot wok until browned. Add spicy bean sauce and garlic; cook for one more minute.
  5. Blanch leafy greens in boiling water for about one minute; remove and set aside. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Assemble bowls: add tare mixture followed by hot broth; stir in cooked noodles, top with pork, blanched veggies, scallions, and extra chili oil if desired.

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