Pork Ramen “Tantanmen” is a Japanese noodle dish with a spicy and creamy broth, typically made with ground pork and topped with various ingredients. This is one of our favorite quick meals in our household.
Ingredients:
For the broth:
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups unsweetened soy milk or oat milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons miso paste or sesame paste or peanut butter
1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
For the pork topping:
1/2 lb ground pork
4 oz sliced mushroom optional
1 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoon spicy chili bean paste (doubanjiang) (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoons sake or mirin
For the noodles and toppings:
10 oz fresh ramen noodles
2 medium sized bokchoy, cut in halves or Chinese broccoli
2 soft boiled eggs, halved optional
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons shichimi togarashi
Kimchi optional
Instructions:
In a pot, combine chicken broth, unsweetened soy or oat milk, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, miso paste, chili oil, and sugar.
Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. While the broth is simmering, cook the ramen according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and doubanjiang paste and optional mushroom to the cooked pork.
Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add sake or mirin and cook for another minute.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In the pot with the broth, add cleaned bokchoy or Chinese broccoli and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
To assemble the Tantanmen bowls, divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. Top each bowl with the cooked pork mixture, optional boiled egg halves, chopped green onions, optional kimchi and shichimi togarashi. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Tantanmen!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and spice level according to your preference.
