Vegan Miso Ramen with Smoked Tofu

Name: Vegan Miso Ramen with Smoked Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 225 g smoked tofu; 250 g soba noodles; 8 baby bok choy; 16 baby corn; 12 shiitake mushrooms; 200 g bean sprouts; 2.5 cm fresh ginger, grated; 1500 ml water; 5 tbsp miso paste; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp tamari or liquid aminos; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 red chilies, thinly sliced; 2 spring onions, thinly sliced; 4 tbsp crispy seaweed; 2 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1 tbsp sesame oil

This vegan miso ramen is rich, savory, and packed with umami from miso, shiitake mushrooms, and soy sauce. Smoked tofu, tender soba noodles, and crisp vegetables make it a satisfying bowl that comes together fast for an easy weeknight dinner.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

smoked tofu
225 g
soba noodles
250 g
baby bok choy
8
baby corn
16
shiitake mushrooms
12
bean sprouts
200 g
fresh ginger, grated
2.5 cm
water
1500 ml
miso paste
5 tbsp
soy sauce
2 tbsp
tamari or liquid aminos
2 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 tbsp
red chilies, thinly sliced
2
spring onions, thinly sliced
2
crispy seaweed
4 tbsp
black sesame seeds
2 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the water, miso paste, soy sauce, grated ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Whisk until the miso dissolves, then bring the broth to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

While the broth simmers, place the smoked tofu in a shallow bowl and pour over the tamari or liquid aminos. Turn the slices to coat both sides and let them marinate while you prepare the rest of the dish.

Bring a separate pan of salted water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook until just tender, about 4 to 5 minutes, following the package instructions if needed.

Add the baby corn to the simmering broth and cook for 4 minutes, until heated through and just tender.

Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Lift the tofu from the marinade, letting the excess drip off and reserving the marinade. Sear the tofu for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden, then pour the reserved marinade into the pan and cook briefly until it reduces to a light glaze.