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Spicy Tan Tan Ramen: A Cozy Bowl of Comfort and Flavor

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen

Spicy Tan Tan Ramen: A Cozy Bowl of Comfort and Flavor offers a delightful balance of heat and umami, perfect for any night in.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons sesame paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking pork
  • 8 ounces fresh ramen noodles
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 2 eggs soft-boiled eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. In a pot, combine chicken broth, sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Heat until combined.
  2. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and add ground pork. Cook until browned.
  3. Add the browned pork to the broth mixture. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  5. Serve the soup in bowls, placing the cooked noodles in each bowl and ladling the broth over them.
  6. Top with chopped green onions, soft-boiled eggs, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to customize your ramen by swapping ground pork for chicken or mushrooms for a vegetarian twist. Add bok choy or spinach for extra greens.

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