Jul 17 2026

Spicy Tantanmen Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Rich chicken and pork base with sesame. Comes with chopped grilled pork, marinated egg, yu choy, chopped onions, sesame seeds and a smear of chili paste.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, combine chicken broth, pork broth, sesame paste, soy sauce, and chili paste. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring well until the sesame paste is fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Noodles

    In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Blanch the Yu Choy

    In the same pot of boiling water used for noodles, blanch the yu choy for about 2 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Bowl

    In serving bowls, place a portion of cooked ramen noodles. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. Top with chopped grilled pork, halved marinated eggs, blanched yu choy, chopped onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Finish with a smear of chili paste on top and serve hot.

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