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Malatang 麻辣湯 (Spicy Soup)

A spicy, numbing Malatang recipe with rich mala x tonkotsu broth, seafood, vegetables, and noodles.

Bring bold Sichuan flavor to your menu with this spicy and numbing Malatang recipe.
A rich mala Sichuan pepper and creamy tonkotsu broth pairs perfectly with seafood, fresh vegetables, and chewy noodles.
Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients and toppings.
A comforting, flavorful bowl made for spice lovers.

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

Spicy Sesame Sauce Ma-Ra
#1 Tonkotsu Ramen Soup Base
Ultra Spicy Sauce (Optional)
sliced beef or pork
seafood
fish balls
corn
tofu
mushroom
onion
bok hcoy
nappa
cilantro
noodle

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the following ingredients to make the soup base:
・54g (1.5 oz) of #1 Tonkotsu Ramen Soup Base
・25g Spicy Sesame Sauce “Ma-Ra”
・12 oz hot water or soup stock
Stir well until everything is fully mixed pour into a pot.
In a pot, add meats, shrimp, vegetables, fishcakes, and noodles, and heat until cooked.
Top with the chopped green onions.
Add 1-2 table spoons of Ultra Spicy Sauce for extra spiciness.

Tips

Don’t overcook the vegetables. Keep them fresh and slightly crisp.
Cook ingredients separately according to cooking time. Add meat and noodles first, then vegetables and seafood.
For thick dried noodles, soak them in water for several hours before cooking.
Adjust the spice level with chili oil or chili flakes.
Add toppings just before serving for better texture and freshness.
Serve hot to enjoy the rich, spicy mala broth at its best.

Topping Variations

Meat

Sliced Beef/Beef Tripe/Pork Belly/Spam/Chicken

Seafood

Shrimp/Fish Balls/Fish Tofu/Squid/Crab Sticks

Vegetables

Napa Cabbage/Bok Choy/Bean Sprouts/Lotus Root/Potato/Broccoli/Wood Ear Mushrooms/Enoki Mushrooms

Tofu & Other

Tofu/Fried Tofu/Tofu Skin/Bean Curd Sticks/Quail Eggs/Konjac

Noodles

Sweet Potato Glass Noodles/Wide Sweet Potato Noodles/Rice Noodles/Instant Ramen Noodles/Rice Cakes/Konjac Noodles

FAQ

What is Malatang?

Malatang is a spicy and numbing Sichuan-style soup featuring a flavorful mala broth and a variety of meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and noodles.

Is Malatang spicy?

Yes. Malatang is known for its spicy and numbing flavor from chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. The spice level can be adjusted to taste.

What are the most popular Malatang ingredients?

Popular ingredients include sliced beef, shrimp, fish balls, napa cabbage, lotus root, mushrooms, tofu, and sweet potato glass noodles.

What kind of noodles are used in Malatang?

Sweet potato glass noodles and wide sweet potato noodles are popular choices. Rice noodles, ramen noodles, and konjac noodles can also be used.

How do you serve Malatang?

Serve Malatang hot in a single serve bowl with your choice of meat, seafood, vegetables, and noodles. Finish with toppings such as cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, or chili oil.

Can I customize Malatang?

Absolutely. Malatang is highly customizable, so you can mix and match ingredients and adjust the spice level to create your own bowl.

What sauces and seasonings go well with Malatang?

Sesame sauce, soy sauce, garlic paste, chopped green onion, cilantro, red chili, garlic oil, sesame oil, and vinegar are great additions to Malatang.

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Specializing in Ramen soup base for over 60 years

Malatang 麻辣湯 (Spicy Soup)

Malatang 麻辣湯 (Spicy Soup)

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

Tips

Topping Variations

FAQ

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