How to Make Tantanmen (Japanese Tan Tan Ramen at Home)

In this video, I'll show you how to make authentic Japanese Tantanmen in just 30 minutes-no hours, long broth required! This creamy, spicy sesame ramen delivers restaurant-quality flavor fast, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving something bold and satisfying. 🖨 PRINT FULL RECIPE: https://sudachirecipes.com/tantanmen-... 📖 GET MY FREE COOKBOOK: https://sudachi.kit.com/5c166f80ba 🔔 SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/b69ed7na ✨My First Printed Cookbook: https://amzn.to/4j512pZ 📌 RECIPE DETAILS: ⏰ Time: 20 mins 👥 Servings: 2-3 🥕 Ingredients: ½ tbsp cooking oil neutral 1 tsp chili oil (rayu) 2 tsp chili bean sauce (toban djan) 1 tsp dried red chili pepper sliced 150 g ground pork or 70/30 pork-beef mix, chicken, turkey, vegetarian ground meat alternative 1 tsp grated ginger root or ginger paste 1 tsp grated garlic or garlic paste 30 g Japanese leek (naganegi) white part finely diced, or onion/shallot 1 tsp sake or Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, white wine 1 pinch ground white pepper or black pepper Tare (Base Sauce) 3 tbsp sesame paste (nerigoma) or Chinese sesame paste, tahini 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter unsweetened without bits 2 tsp ground sesame seeds 2 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu) 2 tsp chili oil (rayu) ¼ tsp sugar Broth 500 ml kombu dashi stock or plain water 1 tbsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder 100 ml unsweetened soy milk ½ tsp rice vinegar optional Noodles and Toppings 2-3 portions ramen noodles 1 bunch bok choy (pak choy) or other greens finely chopped green onions roasted peanuts crushed, optional chili oil (rayu) to taste 💡MY RECOMMENDED PANTRY ITEMS, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/sudachire... 📖 FULL RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS WITH TIPS Website: https://sudachirecipes.com/tantanmen-... Latest Recipes: https://sudachirecipes.com/blog/ iOS App: https://tinyurl.com/mtz9b85r Android App: https://tinyurl.com/5n88bkku ❓ COMMON QUESTIONS Q: How spicy is this tan tan ramen? How can I adjust it? A: It’s moderately spicy, like restaurant-level tan tan ramen. To reduce heat, cut the chili bean paste. To increase, drizzle extra chili oil at the end so you can control intensity per bowl. Q: What type of noodles work best for tantanmen ? A: Use thin fresh ramen noodles for the best result. Otherwise, use my spaghetti ramen hack or other type of noodles like udon noodles. Q: Can I make this tantanmen vegetarian or vegan? A: Yes, with adjustments. Replace the pork with crumbled firm tofu or plant-based ground meat, cooking it the same way to develop that caramelized crust. Swap chicken bouillon for vegetable bouillon. Q: What is the Origin of Tantanmen? A: The history goes back to one of the most famous Chinese-born chefs called “Chén Jiànmín (陳建民)”, who came to Japan in the 1950s. He is the most significant contributor to well-loved Chuka dishes in Japan. Tantanmen is one of the examples of dishes he introduced to Japan and modified to Japanese tastes. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:16 Prep Work 0:58 Blooming Chili Paste 1:51 Choosing Ground Meat 2:04 Cooking Spicy Pork 2:50 Making the Tare (Sauce Base) 3:28 Making the Broth 4:58 Cooking the Noodles 5:16 Choosing Ramen Noodles 6:32 Assembly 7:10 Storage Tips 7:35 Ingredients Recap 🎞️ RELATED VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE    • How to Make Shio Ramen at Home (Light & Fl...      • 10-Minute Ice-Cold Ramen Recipe That Saves...      • Cold Spicy Ramen for Summer (Hiyashi Tanta...   🍱 RECOMMENDED JAPANESE RECIPES    • Easy Japanese Recipe Ideas      • Ultimate Japanese Recipes - My Absolute Fa...      • Japanese Appetizer Recipes      • Japanese Dinner Recipes   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👨‍🍳 ABOUT SUDACHI Sudachi (formally known as Sudachi Recipes) is a Japanese cooking media established in 2019 by Yuto Omura (Author of "Japan: The Ultimate Cookbook"). He was born and raised in Japan and lived in the UK for several years. Sudachi is located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and aims to share authentic and modern Japanese recipes with the rest of the world. 📱 CONNECT WITH SUDACHI ➤Website: https://sudachirecipes.com ➤Free Cookbook: https://sudachi.kit.com/5c166f80ba ➤Instagram:   / sudachi.recipes   ➤Pinterest:   / sudachirecipes   Music: Ratatouille's Kitchen by Carmen María and Edu Espinal #japanesefood #japaneserecipe #japan #japanesecooking #ramen #ramennoodles #ramenmaking