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Tan Tan Ramen

This ramen noodle soup recipe is spicy, comforting, and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients
  

Marinated pork
  • ½ lb ground pork
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
Soup base
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp nut butter
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili oil used from homemade chili crisp
Noodles and toppings
  • 10 oz ramen noodles
  • 8 oz chopped mushrooms, sautéed
  • 4 baby bok choy, blanched
  • 2 soft boiled eggs
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinated pork. Cover with a lid and let the pork marinate in the fridge overnight, or at least 1 hour.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a tbsp of olive oil and cook the marinated pork for a few minutes. Once the pork is almost done cooking, do not stir and let the meat crisp in the oil. Once you get crispy edges, remove from the heat and rest aside.
  3. In a sauce pan over medium heat, add all the ingredients for the soup base. Whisk to combine, until the nut butter has dissolved. Let simmer for 20 minutes, partially covered.
  4. To cook the ramen noodles, bring the soup base to a boil and add your noodles in the sauce pan. Cook the noodles according to the cooking instructions on the package.
Assemble your bowl of ramen noodle soup to your liking.
  1. Here's how I assemble my bowl of ramen noodle soup:
    In a large soup bowl/ramen soup bowl, add half of your ramen noodles. Add enough broth to cover the noodles.
    In the centre of the bowl, add half of the cooked marinated pork. On one side, add your sautéed mushrooms. On the other side, add a few pieces of baby bok choy.
    Cut one soft boiled egg in half and place in the bowl.
    Garnish with chili crisp, chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!