Easy Microwave TanTan Ramen

This dish is inspired by the Chinese noodle dish "dandanmian" which is known as "tantanmen" in Japanese. Many ramen shops in Japan serve tantan ramen and it's one of the spicy options for a ramen.

• 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 ½ tablespoons miso paste
• 1 teaspoon green onion, light parts only, minced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, ground
• 1 teaspoon doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste)
• ½ ear fresh corn, cooked
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles

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.