Soul-Satisfying: Delicious Vegan Ramen with a Deep Umami Broth! 🌟🍜🌿
Ingredients:
For the Broth:
1 tablespoon sesame oil (about 15ml)
1 medium onion, roughly chopped (about 150g)
4 cloves garlic, smashed (about 20g)
1-inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger, sliced (about 15g)
6 cups vegetable broth (about 1.4 liters)
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (about 30ml)
1 tablespoon miso paste (white or yellow) (about 15g)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (about 15ml)
1 teaspoon sugar (about 4g)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, about 1g)
For the Ramen:
8 ounces (about 225g) fresh or dried ramen noodles (ensure vegan)
4 ounces (about 110g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed or sliced
1 cup chopped fresh spinach (about 30g)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (e.g., shiitake or cremini) (about 75g)
2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Nori (seaweed) sheets, cut into strips, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
1. Prepare broth base: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Simmer broth: Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
3. Finish broth: Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids. Return the clear broth to the stove. Stir in the soy sauce, miso paste, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Keep warm over low heat.
4. Cook noodles and toppings: While broth simmers, cook ramen noodles according to package directions. In a separate pan, you can quickly sauté or roast the tofu and mushrooms until lightly browned, or add them directly to the simmering broth for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. Assemble ramen: Divide the cooked ramen noodles among individual serving bowls. Ladle the hot vegan ramen broth over the noodles.
6. Add toppings: Arrange the cooked tofu, spinach, and mushrooms on top of the noodles.
7. Garnish: Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips if desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Information: Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Calories per Serving: 380 | Number of Servings: 4
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