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Tantanmen with Pork Mince

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There are some recipes that become instant favorites, and then there are the quieter ones that stay a little under the radar while still earning a permanent place at the table. This tantanmen is that kind of dish for us. It is not the first thing people think of when they ask what we cook most, but every time we make it, we remember exactly why we love it.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 servings noodles of your choice (I've used udon and instant ramen before)
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 to 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 200 g pork mince
  • 1 tbsp Chinese doubanjiang
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp chili oil, optional
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • scallion whites, sliced
  • bok choy, blanched
  • scallion greens, sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds for ganish
  • extra chili oil for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the chicken stock and coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat until gently simmering.
  • Whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil in a bowl.
  • In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the shallot, garlic, scallion whites, and ginger for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pork mince and cook until browned.
  • Stir in the doubanjiang, light soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then set aside.
  • Soft-boil the eggs for 6 minutes. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, adding the bok choy for the last minute. Drain and briefly rinse under cold water.
  • Divide the tare between bowls, pour in the broth, then add noodles, vegetables, pork, and halved eggs. Finish with garnishes and serve.
  • Author: Dishcovery
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes