Name: Japanese Spicy Sesame Pork Ramen (Tan Tan Men)
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 oz Ground pork; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated); 1 tbsp Tahini (or sesame paste); 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Chili oil; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 1/2 cups Chicken stock; 2 packs Top Ramen (plain ramen noodles, discard seasoning packets); 2 cups Bok choy (chopped); 1 Soft-boiled egg; Scallions (sliced)

Japanese Spicy Sesame Pork Ramen (Tan Tan Men)

A rich, spicy sesame pork ramen with chili oil, soy, bok choy, and a soft egg—deeply comforting yet streamlined for a weeknight.

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Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Pork Base

6 oz Ground pork

Broth & Seasoning

2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
1 tbsp Tahini or sesame paste
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Chili oil
1 tsp Sugar
2 1/2 cups Chicken stock

Noodles & Greens

2 packs Top Ramen plain ramen noodles, discard seasoning packets
2 cups Bok choy chopped

To Finish

1 Soft-boiled egg
Scallions sliced

Instructions

Brown the Pork

Place a medium pot over medium heat.
Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until lightly browned. If your pork is low in fat, add some neutral oil to help it brown.

Build the Flavor Base

Add garlic and ginger and cook for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and sugar until cohesive.

Add the Broth

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Cook the Noodles

Add ramen noodles directly to the simmering broth.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, gently separating as they soften.

Add the Greens

Add bok choy during the last 1–2 minutes so it wilts but stays bright.

Serve

Divide noodles and broth between bowls.
Top with halved soft-boiled egg and sliced scallions.

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Japanese Spicy Sesame Pork Ramen