Simplified Tantan-Men-Style Ramen

Instructions

1. Prepare the spiced ground pork: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork until browned. Add minced garlic, ground ginger, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes and set aside.
2. Prepare a soft-boiled egg: Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Gently add the egg and cook for 6-7 minutes. Remove, cool in ice water, peel and cut in half.
3. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the chicken broth.
4. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame paste (tahini) to the broth. Stir well to dissolve.
5. Add 1 teaspoon hot bean sauce (doubanjiang) to the broth for spice and flavor.
6. In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain well.
7. While noodles cook, blanch the bean sprouts and bok choy in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
8. Place cooked noodles in a bowl and ladle the hot broth over them.
9. Top with the spiced ground pork, soft-boiled egg half, blanched bean sprouts and bok choy.
10. Garnish with sesame seeds, a drizzle of chili oil, and chopped green onions.
11. Serve immediately while hot.