Description
This easy vegan ramen recipe combines toasted sesame oil, fresh garlic and ginger, shiitake mushrooms, shredded carrots, and a flavorful broth made with vegetable stock, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Quick to prepare and customizable with optional toppings like tofu and scallions, it’s a comforting and healthy meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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Broth and Base
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce
Noodles and Garnishes
- 2 packages instant ramen, flavor packets discarded
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
Optional Toppings
- More sliced scallions
- Sesame seeds
- More shredded carrots
- Extra-firm tofu, sliced
- More hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil and aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and grated fresh ginger, stir frying for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and liquids: Add the shredded carrots, dried shiitake mushrooms, vegetable broth, water, low sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and Sriracha hot sauce to the pot. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the broth: Reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the carrots and mushrooms to soften and absorb the flavors.
- Cook the noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until the noodles are soft and fully cooked.
- Add scallions and season: Stir in the sliced scallions. Taste the broth and add more soy sauce or hot sauce as desired for seasoning.
- Serve with toppings: Remove the pot from heat and ladle the ramen into bowls. Top with additional sliced scallions, sesame seeds, extra shredded carrots, sliced extra-firm tofu, and extra hot sauce as preferred. Enjoy your vegan ramen!
Notes
- To make this dish gluten free, substitute low sodium tamari for soy sauce and use gluten free ramen noodles.
- For added protein and texture, try topping the ramen with marinated tofu or perfectly fried tofu.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the Sriracha hot sauce and add it later to taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bok choy or spinach for additional nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
