Easy Soupless Tantanmen Recipe (Shirunashi Tantan)

sesame paste

🥗Healthier: tahini

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Tahini offers a similar texture and flavor, while peanut butter is more cost-effective.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is a healthier option, and bouillon provides a budget-friendly alternative.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: homemade chili oil

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Homemade chili oil can be made with pantry staples, and red pepper flakes are a more economical option.

Take serving bowls and add 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce to each bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Chinese star chicken buan powder to each bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil to each bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili oil to each bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened soy milk to each bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of ground sesame seeds to each bowl.

Mix the ingredients in the bowls and set aside for later.

Heat a wok over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil.

Once the oil is hot, add 1/4 onion, 1-2 garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of ginger, all finely diced.

Once fragrant, add 150 g of ground pork and season with a pinch of pepper.

Fry the pork until browned all over.

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of yellow miso paste to the pork.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of toban jan chili bean sauce to the pork.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the pork.

Add 30 g of crushed cashews to the pork and mix until evenly distributed.

Remove from heat.

Boil ramen noodles according to the instructions on the packaging.

Once the ramen is cooked, drain the water and rinse the noodles with fresh water to clean off excess starch.

Place the noodles over the prepared sauce mixture in the bowls.

Top with a generous amount of spicy seasoned pork.

Serve with soft-boiled eggs and broccoli sprouts for color.

Mix well before eating.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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