Tantanmen

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together the tobanjan, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine the chicken stock and Miso Base in a pot placed over high heat to make the miso broth.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover to keep warm.
4. 4
   In addition, place another large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Heat the sesame oil in a large saute pan placed over high heat.
6. 6
   Add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds, then mix in the ground pork.
7. 7
   After 1 minute, add the reserved sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly to break up the pork, for 2 minutes longer, or until the pork is cooked through.
8. 8
   Set aside.
9. 9
   Add the noodles and bok choy to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute.
10. 10
    Drain the liquid and set aside the bok choy.
11. 11
    Divide the noodles among 4 bowls and top each with 2 cups of miso broth.
12. 12
    Divide the pork among the bowls and garnish each with the bok choy and scallions.