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Tantanmen

Tantanmen

Japanese
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32 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

32 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

650 kcalper person
Protein 30g
Carbs 62g
Fats 32g

About this dish

Spiced minced pork over a nutty, sesame-loosened miso broth, finished with a drizzle of chilli oil. The Japanese ramen answer to Sichuan dan dan noodles.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Celery, Sesame

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovesminced3
  • Fresh Gingerfinely grated15 g
  • Spring onionssliced2

Meat & Poultry

  • Minced pork300 g

Tins & Jars

  • Chicken stock1200 ml

Dried Goods

  • Water400 ml
  • Ramen noodles600 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Toasted sesame seeds5 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Tahini60 g
  • Dark miso paste40 g
  • Soy sauce30 ml
  • Sesame Oil15 ml
  • Chilli oil20 ml

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Saucepan

Method

1

Fry the minced pork in a dry wok over high heat for 6 minutes until well browned and crumbly, breaking it up as it cooks.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 1 minute
3

Stir in the dark miso paste and cook for 1 minute until it darkens slightly.

Approx. 1 minute
4

Pour in the chicken stock and measured water, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Whisk the tahini, soy sauce and sesame oil into the broth until smooth.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain well.

Approx. 5 minutes
7

Divide the noodles between bowls, ladle over the broth and pork, and finish with a drizzle of chilli oil, sliced spring onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Approx. 6 minutes