15 Minute Authentic RAMEN at Home! Easy TANTANMEN!

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.

Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and about 2 grams of ginger.

Chop green onions into small pieces, using the white part for stir frying and the green part for garnish.

Cut bok choy in half or quarters lengthwise, if using.

In a bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of Chinese chili bean paste, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sake or mirin.

Heat 1 tablespoon of chili oil in a wok over medium heat.

Add 200 grams of ground pork to the wok and break it down while cooking until browned.

Once the pork is cooked on the outside, add the chopped green onions, garlic, and ginger; stir fry for about 1 minute.

Increase the heat to high and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated and the pork absorbs the sauce.

In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce; mix well.

In a pot, combine 1 cup of water, 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk, and 1 tablespoon of chicken powder; mix and place over low heat to simmer without a lid.

Blanch bok choy and mung bean sprouts briefly in boiling water, optionally adding salt and oil for shine.

Cook ramen noodles in the same water for about 1-2 minutes, following package instructions.

In a serving bowl, place half of the seasoning paste and half of the broth; stir to combine.

Add the drained noodles into the broth, spreading them wide for toppings.

Top the noodles with mung bean sprouts, bok choy, spicy pork, and green onions.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped peanuts on top; optionally add a soft boiled egg and drizzle with chili oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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