Spicy Tan Tan Soup (Tantanmen or Dan Dan Noodles)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 0
Spicy and savory Tantanmen (Dan Dan Noodles) recipe
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons doubanjiang ( soy bean paste )
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 clove garlic , pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
6 ounces ground pork
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons tahini ( sesame seed paste )
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon miso paste
1 teaspoon tianmianjiang ( sweet bean paste )
4 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon rayu ( chile oil )
1/2 cup fresh spinach , or to taste ( optional )
2 cups ramen noodles , or to taste
3 green onions , thinly sliced
1 red Thai chile pepper , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
685
Sugar
6g
Fat
36g
Tantanmen, also known as Dan Dan Noodles, is a spicy and savory soup that originated in Sichuan province, China. It is traditionally made with a sesame and soybean paste sauce, minced pork, and spicy chile oil, and served over noodles. Tantanmen has gained popularity in Japan as well, where it has been adapted to include ingredients like miso paste, sake, and spinach. This recipe for Tantanmen is a fusion of Chinese and Japanese flavors, featuring ground pork and ramen noodles in a spicy and savory broth.

Instructions

1.Heat the sesame oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
2.Add the doubanjiang, minced shallots, garlic, and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
3.Add the ground pork and cook until browned.
4.Add the soy sauce, tahini, sake, miso paste, and sweet bean paste and mix well.
5.Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
6.Add the ramen noodles and simmer until cooked.
7.Stir in the rice vinegar, chile oil, and fresh spinach.
8.Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions and Thai chile pepper.

PROS

Tantanmen is a hearty and flavorful soup that is both spicy and savory.

It is quick and easy to make, and can be customized with different types of noodles and meats.

CONS

Tantanmen is high in sodium and calories due to the soy sauce, miso paste, and tahini.

It is not a suitable dish for those on low-sodium or low-calorie diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tantanmen contains protein from the ground pork and spinach, and antioxidants from the ginger and garlic.
The sesame oil and tahini provide heart-healthy fats, while the chile oil can boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.