How to Make Spicy Tan Tan Soup (Tantanmen or Dan Dan Noodles) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Tan Tan Soup, also known as Tantanmen or Dan Dan Noodles, is a popular and flavorful Japanese dish that combines rich, spicy broth with tender noodles and a deliciously savory meat topping. This dish is known for its bold and complex flavors, making it a favorite among those who enjoy spicy and comforting soups. Whether you're a fan of Japanese cuisine or just love trying new and exciting dishes, Spicy Tan Tan Soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons doubanjiang (soy bean paste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 6 ounces ground pork
  • ¼ 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)
  • ½ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 bowls

  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; add doubanjiang. Cook and stir shallots, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground pork; cook and stir until browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix soy sauce, tahini, sake, miso paste, and tianmianjiang into pork mixture until evenly combined. Add chicken stock; bring to a boil. Mix rice vinegar and rayu into pork mixture; add spinach. Simmer soup over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Put noodles in a bowl of hot water to separate; drain. Mix noodles into soup and garnish with green onions and Thai chile peppers.
  • Nutrition

    561 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 5122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 552mg

    Categories

    Spicy recipes