Non Spicy Tan Tan Udon
Non-Spicy Tan Tan Udon Recipe for Quick and Easy Meals
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding time to prepare a delicious and satisfying meal can be a challenge. However, with the right recipe in your arsenal, you can whip up a scrumptious dish in no time. Today, I am sharing a quick and easy Non-Spicy Tan Tan Udon recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make.
This flavorful and comforting dish combines the rich flavors of ground pork, garlic, sesame seeds, and soy milk to create a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Let's get started!
RECIPE
Servings: 4-5
Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 lb ground pork
2-3 cloves of garlic
4 tbsp sesame seeds
Salt to taste
1/3 cup Mentsuyu (noodle soup base)
3 cups soy milk
4-5 servings frozen udon noodles
Instructions:
Begin by crushing the garlic cloves and grinding the sesame seeds.
Heat a pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of sesame oil. Add the ground pork, crushed garlic, and a pinch of salt and stir well.
Once the pork is cooked through, pour in the Mentsuyu and soy milk, and stir the ingredients together.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the frozen udon noodles and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Carefully drain the cooked udon noodles and add them in a serving bowl, and combine with the soup.
Drizzle a bit more sesame oil over the Tan Tan Udon. If you like a bit of heat, feel free to add a touch of chili oil. Garnish the dish with additional sesame seeds and finely chopped scallions if desired.
What is Tan Tan Men?: It’s also known as Dan Dan Mian, is a popular Chinese-Japanese noodle dish with a rich and flavorful broth. The traditional Chinese Tan Tan Men typically features Chinese wheat noodles served in a spicy, savory broth made with ingredients like sesame paste, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper, minced pork, and sometimes peanut butter. The broth is known for its complex flavor profile, combining spiciness, nuttiness, and a hint of sweetness.
In the Japanese adaptation, Tan Tan Men has been modified to suit local tastes, and there are variations that are not spicy, catering to those who may prefer a milder flavor. The Japanese version often includes ingredients like ground pork, soy sauce, miso paste, and sesame oil in the broth. It is then garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and sometimes pickled mustard greens.
