Karaka Tantan Tonkotsu Ramen Noodle Soup

Create irresistibly spicy ramen noodles at home with this karaka tantan tonkotsu ramen noodle soup. Tantan or Dandan noodles is a dish originating from Chinese Sichuan cuisine which consists of a spicy sauce in rich pork bone soup stock topped with preserved vegetables, minced pork and chewy [ramen noodles](https://www.japancentre.com/en/categories/705-ramen-noodles "Shop ramen noodles"). This Japanese interpretation includes red pickle ginger and nitamago marinated boiled eggs, making this dish packed with flavour, umami and heat that will have you wanting more. Learn how to cook the [classic ramen](https://www.japancentre.com/en/recipe/233-japanese-ramen-noodles "About classic ramen").

Ingredients

• **for the soup:**
• 300-400ml tonkotsu pork bone soup stock
• ½ tbsp red miso
• ½ tbsp korean gochujang spicy miso paste
• 1 tsp lard
• 1 bunch ramen noodles
• **for the seasoned pork mince:**
• 150g pork mince
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• **to serve:**
• red pickled ginger
• nitamago soy marinated boiled eggs
• green onions, thinly sliced
• nori seaweed sheets, cut in half

Method

1. Prepare the soup

   Prepare your 300-400ml pork bone soup stock in a large saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Feel free to use store bought soup stock or if you’re adventurous make your own from scratch.

2. Add the remaining ingredients to the soup

   Once simmering, add the ½ tbsp red miso, ½ tbsp spicy miso paste, and 1 tsp of lard (or leave out the lard if you prefer) to the stock and stir until evenly combined. Remove from the heat and set aside.

3. Prepare the ramen noodles

   Prepare 1 bunch ramen noodles according to the package. Drain and set aside.

4. Brown the 150g mince in a frying pan

   Add the rest of the ingredients for the seasoned pork mince and cook for 3-4 mins.

5. Serve and garnish

   Reheat the soup stock if needed. Add the noodles to a large ramen bowl, and then top with the soup. Add the seasoned pork mince on top of the noodles. Serve with red pickled, ginger, boiled eggs cut in half, green onions, and nori. Feel free to add other toppings as desired.