Tan Tan Ramen is a popular Japanese noodle soup with an incredibly delicious and creamy broth, flavored with sesame paste and chili oil. It's served with ramen noodles, bok choy, vegan minced meat, and a ramen egg!
Vegan Minced Meat: Heat a wok with oil. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes. Add vegan minced meat, and fry for another 5 minutes.
Bok Choy & Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Wash and cut bok choy in half, blanch briefly for 2 minutes in the boiling water, then set aside. In the same pot, cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Ramen Broth: Mix sesame oil, tahini, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili oil in a small bowl. Divide into two ramen bowls. Add vegetable broth and soy milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Divide between the two bowls and stir well.
Serve: Arrange ramen noodles, minced meat, bok choy, and ramen eggs in the bowls. Decorate with sliced scallions and serve immediately!
Notes
If you don't like spicy food, you can replace the chili oil with toasted sesame oil.Bok Choy: Can be substituted with cooked corn kernels or sautéed mushrooms.