Tantanmen (Tan Tan Ramen)

Name: Tantanmen (Tan Tan Ramen)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 30 g Japanese leek (naganegi) (white part); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 150 g ground pork (see note for vegetarian option); 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 pinch sugar; 1 dash Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 tsp grated ginger root (or ginger paste); 1 tsp grated garlic (or garlic paste); 1 tbsp chili bean sauce (toban djan); 4 tbsp sesame paste (nerigoma); 2 tsp ground sesame seeds; 2 tbsp tsuyu sauce (noodle soup base) (or soy sauce); ½ tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp chili oil (rayu); 4 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (see note for vegetarian option); 600 ml water; 2 portions ramen noodles; 100 g bok choy (pak choy); 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions; chili oil (rayu)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Tantanmen is a delicious ramen dish made with chewy noodles served in a spicy, nutty broth and topped with seasoned pork and pak choi. You won't believe how quick and easy it is!

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:31:49 GMT