Description
Nagoya's spicy 'Taiwan Ramen' is a Japanese invention. Its authentic root, 'Tainan Dan Zai Mian', is NOT spicy. It features a delicate, premium seafood broth brewed from shrimp heads, topped with savory minced pork (Rou Zao) and garlic, served in a small bowl.
Restaurants serving Tainan Dan Zai Noodles
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Taiwanese You Mian(Noodles)
- Shrimp shells(for broth)
- Minced pork
- Fried shallots(You Cong Su)
- Garlic
- Coriander
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe & Differences]
- (Broth) Japanese Taiwan Ramen uses chicken and chili. The authentic uses a premium seafood broth brewed by roasting 'shrimp heads and shells' and boiling them with pork bones.
- (Minced Pork) Instead of spicy chili meat, pork mince is slow-braised (Rou Zao) until meltingly tender with fried shallot oil (You Cong Su), garlic, soy, and rock sugar.
- Place grated garlic and a dash of black vinegar at the bottom of the bowl.
- Boil Taiwanese 'You Mian' (soft straight noodles), place in the bowl, and flood with the hot shrimp broth.
- Top with the savory pork, boiled shrimp, bean sprouts, and cilantro. Diners add chili sauce themselves if desired.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense shrimp seafood broth、Fried shallot depth
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Taiwan Ramen (completely different flavor profile)
Pairing
Taiwan Beer / Braised Egg
Trivia
[Trivia] 'Taiwan Ramen' was born when the owner of Misen (a Taiwanese restaurant in Nagoya) mutated this Dan Zai noodle into a fiery staff meal. Saying 'Taiwan Ramen' to a Taiwanese person causes total confusion.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Originally sold by fishermen on carrying poles during off-seasons, the authentic portion is the size of a rice bowl (snack size). Perfect as a quick bite or a soothing finisher after drinking alcohol.
Allergen
Wheat, Shrimp, Pork, Soybeans