Description

A flavorful and quick-to-make Soupless Spicy Tan Tan Ramen (Shirunashi Tantanmen) combining spicy ground pork with aromatic sesame and chili oils, served over perfectly cooked ramen noodles. This dish delivers rich umami taste without the broth, topped with soft-boiled eggs and fresh broccoli sprouts for added texture and freshness.

Ingredients

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Sauce and Seasoning

1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
1 tsp chili oil (rayu)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp unsweetened soy milk
2 tbsp ground sesame seeds
1½ tbsp yellow miso paste (awase)
½ tbsp chili bean sauce (toban djan)
1 tbsp sake
1 tsp sugar

Protein and Nuts

150 g ground pork
30 g cashew nuts

Vegetables and Aromatics

¼ onion (finely diced)
1 tsp ginger root (finely diced)
1 garlic clove (finely diced)

Others

1 tsp cooking oil
2 portions ramen noodles
Soft-boiled eggs (for garnish)
Chili oil (for garnish)
Broccoli sprouts (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the Sauce Mixture: Add ½ tsp soy sauce, ½ tsp chicken bouillon powder, ½ tsp chili oil, ½ tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp unsweetened soy milk, and 1 tbsp ground sesame seeds to each serving bowl. Mix well to combine. For multiple servings, mix all these ingredients in a jug first, then divide evenly.
Crush Cashew Nuts: Roughly crush 30 g of cashew nuts using a mortar and pestle or by placing them in a bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cooking oil, then add finely diced onion, ginger root, and garlic. Stir constantly to avoid burning and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Cook Ground Pork: Add 150 g ground pork to the pan and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue frying until the pork is fully browned.
Add Flavorings: Stir in yellow miso paste, chili bean sauce, sake, sugar, and crushed cashew nuts. Mix thoroughly and heat until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
Cook Ramen Noodles: Boil ramen noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Assemble the Dish: Place the cooked noodles into the prepared bowls containing the sauce mixture.
Top with Pork Mixture and Garnishes: Spoon the spicy seasoned pork over the noodles. Garnish with soft-boiled eggs, a drizzle of chili oil, and broccoli sprouts for freshness and additional flavor.
Serve and Enjoy: Mix everything well before eating to combine the flavors thoroughly. Enjoy your spicy soupless Tan Tan ramen!

Notes

You can adjust the chili oil and chili bean sauce quantities to control the spice level to your preference.
Soft-boiled eggs add a creamy texture and richness that balance the spiciness well.
Use freshly ground sesame seeds for the best flavor in the sauce mix.
Crushing cashew nuts rather than chopping preserves a bit of crunch without being too coarse.
This recipe serves 2 portions but can be easily scaled up for more servings.