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Easy Tan Tan Ramen Recipe At Home

A rich and creamy Tan Tan Ramen made with a spicy sesame-miso broth, ground pork, and tender noodles. This comforting bowl comes together quickly and delivers deep, savory flavor with a hint of heat.
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Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Ramen noodles:
  • Soft-boiled eggs
  • Bok choy
  • Green onions
  • Creamy broth:
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2.5 tbsp sesame paste tahini or Chinese sesame paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • Spicy meat topping:
  • 1/2 lb ground turkey or pork/chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Ginger grated or minced
  • 1 tbsp doubanjiang chili bean paste
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine

Instructions

  • Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Blanch bok choy and set aside.
  • In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil. Brown the ground meat.
  • Add garlic, ginger, doubanjiang, soy sauce, chili oil, and Chinese cooking wine. Stir until fragrant and well coated.
  • In a pot, whisk together chicken broth, sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, miso paste, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Stir in milk.
  • Assemble: add noodles to a bowl, pour over hot broth, and top with meat, bok choy, soft-boiled egg, and green onions.