Tan Tan Ramen Soup

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vinegar
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
• 1/2 to 3 tsp la-yu chile oil *
• 1 cup hot chicken bouillon (1 cup hot water plus 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder or a bit less than whole chicken soup seasoning packet that comes in a ramen package)
• 2 tbs chopped green onions

* Adjust la-yu chile oil to your preferred level of spiciness. 1 tsp maybe a good start.

Directions

1. In a ramen bowl, add ingredients in following sequence: vinegar, soy sauce, sesame paste, and la-yu chile oil. Mix well.
2. Gradually add chicken bouillon to the ramen bowl, stirring continuously.
3. Garnish green onion on top of ramen / udon

Tips & Variations

• To make creamy version:  replace hot water with warmed soy milk or almond milk.
• To make a larger serving size, use a pot for the soup, rather than individual bowls, and use whisk to mix.