Spicy Tan Tan Soup (Tantanmen or Dan Dan Noodles)

Spicy Tan Tan Soup (Tantanmen or Dan Dan Noodles)

Spicy Tan Tan Soup (Tantanmen or Dan Dan Noodles)
Tan tan soup, also referred to as dan dan noodles, is a traditional Chinese soup that features pork, chiles, and lots of flavor.

Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; add doubanjiang.

Cook and stir shallots garlic and ginger until fragrant about 30 seconds.

Add ground pork; cook and stir until browned about 3 minutes.

Mix soy sauce tahini sake miso paste and tianmianjiang into pork mixture until evenly combined.

Add chicken stock; bring to a boil.

Mix rice vinegar and rayu into pork mixture; add spinach.

Simmer soup over low heat for 10 minutes.

Put noodles in a bowl of hot water to separate; drain.

Mix noodles into soup and garnish with green onions and Thai chile peppers.