TanTanMen Recipe! (My little sister cooks for me)

sesame paste

🥗Healthier: tahini

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Tahini provides a similar nutty flavor with fewer calories.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner while ground beef is often more affordable.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil with chili flakes

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Hot sauce can provide similar heat at a lower cost.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Spaghetti can substitute in a pinch and is usually cheaper.

Prepare the tare (seasoning sauce) by mixing tsuyu, tahini, and chili oil in a bowl.

In a pot, combine water, unsweetened soy milk, and bouillon cubes; bring to a simmer.

Add chili oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, chili bean paste, and oyster sauce to the pot; stir well to combine.

Incorporate ground beef into the soup mixture and cook until browned.

Add bok choy to the soup and cook until tender.

Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Divide cooked ramen noodles into bowls; ladle the soup mixture over the noodles.

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

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