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Easy Vegan Ramen Recipe

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This Easy Vegan Ramen recipe features a flavorful, comforting broth infused with toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh vegetables. It uses instant ramen noodles without the seasoning packets, making it a healthier and customizable vegan meal option. Topped with sliced scallions, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, extra-firm tofu, and optional hot sauce, this vibrant dish is perfect for a quick and nourishing weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Broth and Vegetables

  • 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 (more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce (to taste)

Noodles and Toppings

  • 2 packages instant ramen (flavor packets discarded)
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • Additional sliced scallions (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Additional shredded carrots (for garnish)
  • Extra-firm tofu, sliced (for garnish)
  • Additional hot sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat the sesame oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the toasted sesame oil. Add the chopped garlic and grated fresh ginger, stirring and frying them for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
  2. Add vegetables and liquids: Stir in the shredded carrots and dried shiitake mushrooms. Pour in the vegetable broth, water, low sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and Sriracha hot sauce. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  3. Simmer the broth: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes. This allows the carrots and shiitake mushrooms to soften and infuse the broth with flavor.
  4. Cook the noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles to the simmering broth, cooking for about 5 minutes until the noodles soften fully. Stir in 1/2 cup sliced scallions to add a fresh bite to the soup.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the ramen broth and add more hot sauce or soy sauce as desired for heat and saltiness. Remove the pot from heat and ladle the ramen into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with additional sliced scallions, sesame seeds, extra shredded carrots, sliced extra-firm tofu, and more hot sauce if preferred. Enjoy your flavorful vegan ramen!

Notes

  • Discard the seasoning packets from the instant ramen to reduce sodium and unwanted additives.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free ramen noodles.
  • Adjust the amount of Sriracha according to your preferred spice level.
  • Extra-firm tofu can be pan-fried or baked before adding as a garnish for a firmer texture and enhanced flavor.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bok choy, spinach, or mushrooms for more variety.

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