Tantanmen Ramen Recipe–Quick & 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.

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, japanese sesame paste, rice vinegar, and chili oil; adjust chili oil to taste for heat.

Heat avocado oil in a wok over high heat.

Add ground pork to the wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until browned.

Add minced ginger and garlic to the pork; stir-fry until aromatic and the pork is fully cooked; set aside.

In a pot over high heat, pour in unsalted chicken stock and unsweetened soy milk; season with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil; quickly blanch shanghai bok choy for about 20 seconds; drain and set aside.

In the same pot of boiling water, add ramen noodles and boil until al dente, about 1 minute and 30 seconds; drain.

Combine the cooked pork with the soup base and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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