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Quick Tofu Ramen
This ramen is a very simple version of a traditional noodle soup that I have loved for years.
With origins in China and Japan, there are many of variations of ramen.
Spicy, creamy, hearty – ramen can be made more ways than one. Like all of my dishes, I like to work with ingredients that I can use across many recipes. This ramen is a very simple version of a traditional noodle soup that I have loved for years. With a balance between broth, noodles, hearty grilled tofu and fresh crunchy produce; this 15 minute meal satiates in all the right ways.
Quick & Easy Tofu Ramen
This ramen is a very simple version of a traditional noodle soup that I have loved for years.
Ingredients
- 2 Ramen Noodle Cakes 140 grams
- 4 cups Filtered Water
- 2.5 tbsp No beef powder
- 1 Baked Tofu block 85 grams
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tbsp chili flakes
- 1.5 tbsp liquid aminos
- 1 tbsp red miso
Toppings
- 1 lime wedge
- sunflower sprouts
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- fresh mint leaves
- sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet/pot and heat on low-medium flame
- Add in water, shittake powder, olive oil, chili flaes & liquid aminos
- Once simmering, add in ramen noodles and separate them as they release in the pot.
- Allow noodles to cook (should be a few minutes)
- Remove from heat and cover – keep warm.
- Warm a griddle pan on medium-high heat.
- Add tofu and sear on each side for 2 minutes.
- When your tofu is cooked add it, the red miso mixture and all the toppings to a bowl.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- The No beef powder i’m using adds a beautiful umami flavor that adds depth to a broth .
- Feel free to add your choice of sprouts, they’re all delicious
- Substitute liquid aminos for nama shoyu or low sodium soy sauce
- Take a few tbsp worth of warm broth aside, mix in the red miso – dissolve completely. Then add this back to the soup when you’re ready to preserve. This will retain the live properties of miso.
- If you don’t have sriracha, use any hot sauce on hand
- I used jade pearl rice ramen that cooked in 3 minutes
- Baked tofu has a beautiful texture that keeps shape. Perfect for grilling.
