Easy Microwave TanTan Ramen

This easy microwave version of tantanmen, a Japanese ramen dish, is inspired by the Chinese noodle dish "dandanmian."

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 309 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 ounces ground beef
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon green onion, light parts only, minced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, ground
• 1 teaspoon doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
• 1.5 tablespoons miso paste
• 0.5 ear fresh corn, cooked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, and green onion in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 2

Mix together miso, sesame seeds, sake, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, doubanjiang, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over the ground beef mixture.

Step 3

Cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and mix. Add tomato slices and corn. Cover and microwave until cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

While the beef mixture is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add ramen and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Drain.

Step 5

Add drained ramen to the cooked beef mixture and serve.