Vegan Ramen Recipe
A comforting and flavorful vegan ramen made with a rich vegetable broth, shiitake mushrooms, tender baby bok choy, and protein-packed tofu. This easy-to-make recipe combines miso paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh aromatics to create a delicious, wholesome bowl perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Broth and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 1/2 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (optional)
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 12 ounces extra-firm tofu (cubed)
- 3 baby bok choy (halved lengthwise)
- 8 ounces ramen noodles (egg-free)
- Water (as needed for cooking ramen noodles)
Garnishes
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, miso paste, rice vinegar, and chili paste (if using). Whisk thoroughly until the miso paste fully dissolves into the liquid.
- Simmer Broth: Bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and tofu cubes. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to soften.
- Cook Bok Choy: Add the halved baby bok choy to the simmering broth. Let it cook for another 5 minutes until the bok choy becomes tender but still vibrant.
- Cook Noodles: While the broth simmers, prepare the ramen noodles according to package instructions, usually by boiling in water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth with tofu, mushrooms, and bok choy over the noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Adjust chili paste to your preferred spice level or omit if you prefer no heat.
- Ensure ramen noodles are egg-free to keep the recipe vegan.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of toasted sesame oil when serving.
- Extra-firm tofu holds shape best but can be swapped for firm tofu if preferred.
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