Description
Easy 20-Min Tantanmen Ramen is a rich, spicy, and creamy noodle bowl made with ground meat, sesame, and chili flavors in a miso-soy broth. It’s the perfect weeknight ramen with bold flavor and minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 servings ramen noodles (fresh or instant, seasoning discarded)
- 1/2 lb ground pork or chicken
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon tahini (or smooth peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (or more to taste)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup unsweetened milk (or non-dairy milk for vegan)
- Green onions, soft boiled eggs, sesame seeds, and chili oil for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Meat: In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and ground meat. Cook until browned and cooked through. Stir in soy sauce and set aside.
- Make Broth: In a pot, whisk together broth, miso paste, tahini, chili garlic sauce, and milk. Simmer for 5 minutes until creamy and well combined.
- Cook Noodles: Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide into bowls.
- Assemble: Pour hot broth over noodles. Top with cooked meat, soft boiled egg, green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili garlic sauce. Swap tahini for peanut butter for a nutty twist. For vegan, use plant-based ground meat and non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-Chinese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: tantanmen ramen, spicy sesame ramen, easy ramen, creamy noodle soup