Looking for ways to pimp up your instant Shin Ramen? Try out this Tantanmen peanut butter noodles version! I’ve always loved Chinese Tantanmen. It’s robust and spicy, laced with a nutty and creamy texture, and simply one of the most addictively delicious noodle soup dishes. Instead of going through all the work from scratch, using Shin Ramen is a cheat way to make instant Tantanmen peanut butter noodles. It honestly doesn’t get more convenient than this. I promise you it’s super easy as I regularly whip this up at home for lunch whenever I’m short on time. It’s a quick, easy, and satisfying lunch that’d only take 5 minutes of your time. Let me show you how in this article!
How to make Tantanmen Peanut Butter Noodles with Instant Shin Ramen
Ingredients
- Shin Ramen – including its seasoning packet and dried vegetables
- Peanut Butter – smooth or chunky, it’s entirely up to you
- Tahini – also known as sesame paste
- Water – to cook the noodles
- Togarashi Japanese Chilli Pepper / Fresh Red Chillies – optional, to further spice it up
Recipe notes
- The Tahini and Peanut Butter adds a creamy texture to the soup and numbs down the heat. If you like it hot, top the dish with a touch of Togarashi and/or fresh chillies to spice it up.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of tahini in the recipe – the more you add, the more creamy and less spicy the soup gets. Vice versa. Play around with the measurements to reach your desired texture and flavour.
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Tantanmen Shin Ramen Peanut Butter Noodles
Save this 5-minute lunch recipe, featuring a rich, creamy, and spicy cheat tantanmen using instant Shin Ramen with peanut butter & sesame!
Ingredients
- 1 pack Shin Ramen including seasoning packet and dried vegetables
- 1¾-2 cups Water
- 1 tsp Peanut Butter
- 1-1½ tbsp Tahini
- Togarashi Japanese Chilli Pepper optional
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Cook the ramen and the dried vegetables for about 4 minutes.1 pack Shin Ramen, 1¾-2 cups Water
- In a bowl, add the seasoning packet, peanut butter, and tahini.1 tsp Peanut Butter, 1-1½ tbsp Tahini
- Once the noodles are cooked, pour the water into the seasoning and mix until smooth and combined.
- Add the cooked noodles and top with Togarashi Chilli Pepper (if using). Serve immediately.Togarashi Japanese Chilli Pepper
Notes
- The Tahini and Peanut Butter adds a creamy texture to the soup and numbs down the heat. If you like it hot, top the dish with a touch of Togarashi and/or fresh chillies to spice it up.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of tahini in the recipe – the more you add, the more creamy and less spicy the soup gets. Vice versa. Play around with the measurements to reach your desired texture and flavour.
