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.