Description
Rich, hearty vegan ramen brings Japanese comfort cuisine to your kitchen with silky noodles, umami-packed broth, and colorful vegetable toppings. Simmering with deep flavors and plant-based ingredients, you’ll savor this nourishing bowl that rivals traditional restaurant versions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) fresh ramen noodles
- 1 package (about 14 ounces or 397 grams) tofu, any firmness
- 4 small heads baby bok choy
Aromatics and Garnishes:
- 4 medium scallions
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Togarashi (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water and heat to a vigorous boil over medium-high temperature.
- Submerge bok choy bulbs into boiling water for half a minute, then immediately add bok choy leaves and cook for an additional 15-30 seconds until they become delicately wilted.
- Using tongs, carefully transfer the blanched bok choy to a clean bowl or plate, ensuring they maintain their vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Restore the water to a rolling boil and cook of fresh ramen noodles or of dried noodles according to the package’s precise cooking instructions.
- Thoroughly drain the cooked noodles and distribute them evenly among four serving bowls, creating a welcoming base for the remaining ingredients.
- Gently stir the prepared broth to ensure even temperature and consistency, then slowly ladle the aromatic liquid over the noodles, allowing it to cascade and integrate with the pasta.
- Artfully arrange the blanched bok choy, cubed tofu, thinly sliced scallions, and sautéed mushrooms atop the noodles, creating a visually appealing and nutritionally balanced composition.
- Finish the dish by drizzling with fragrant garlic oil and sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and togarashi powder for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Elevate your ramen game with this plant-powered bowl that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and ensure a smooth, stress-free meal preparation.
- Customize toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference, making each ramen experience uniquely yours.
- Select high-quality vegan noodles for the most authentic texture and genuine Japanese-inspired taste.
- Leftover broth and components can be stored separately in airtight containers for quick weekday meal rebuilding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg