How to make Tantanmen easy!

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.

Combine 6 tablespoons of suyu, 4 tablespoons of sesame miso sauce, and 2 tablespoons of chili oil in a bowl and stir until combined.

In a pot, add 2 cups of water, 4 cups of unsweetened soy milk, and 8 bouillon cubes. Turn on the heat and let it simmer with a lid on top.

In a separate pan, add 4 tablespoons of chili oil, 2 tablespoons of garlic, 2 tablespoons of ginger, 2 tablespoons of chili bean paste, and 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce. Mix together on medium-high heat.

Add ground beef (or ground pork) to the mixture and cook until browned.

Check on the broth and add the mixture from the pan into the broth, stirring to combine.

In a pot of boiling water with added salt, cook the bok choy briefly.

Cook the ramen noodles for 2 minutes, then drain them.

To assemble the ramen, add broth to a bowl, followed by the cooked noodles, bok choy, and meat.

Top with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds, and serve with a boiled egg if desired.

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