Homemade Vegan Ramen

Homemade Vegan Ramen

Warm, comforting, and packed with rich umami flavors, this homemade vegan ramen is a delightful bowl of goodness perfect for any day. Follow this detailed recipe to create a wholesome, nourishing meal that will impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Ingredients:

For the Broth:

• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium scallions
• 5 ounces daikon
• 1 (2-inch) piece ginger
• 1 medium head garlic
• 10 cups water
• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 (4×4-inch) piece dried kombu
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)

For the Tare:

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 (1×2-inch) piece dried kombu

For the Garlic Oil:

• 2 cloves garlic (from the garlic head used in the broth)
• 4 teaspoons neutral oil, such as vegetable
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

For Serving:

• 4 small heads baby bok choy
• 1 (about 14-ounce) package tofu, any firmness
• 4 medium scallions
• 24 ounces fresh ramen noodles (or 18 ounces dried instant noodles without the seasoning packets, about 6 blocks)
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Togarashi (optional)

Directions:

Make the Broth:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Coarsely chop the yellow onion (do not peel), scallions, and dice the daikon (do not peel). Halve the ginger lengthwise and smash with the flat side of your knife. Remove 2 cloves from the head of garlic and set aside for the garlic oil; cut the remaining garlic head in half horizontally.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add the prepared vegetables, garlic, water, shiitake mushrooms, and kombu to a large pot or Dutch oven.
3. Cook the Broth: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the tare.

Make the Tare:

1. Combine Ingredients: Place soy sauce in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat, add white miso paste, nutritional yeast, and kombu. Whisk to combine and set aside to steep for at least 20 minutes.
2. Steep Kombu: When the broth is ready, remove from heat and add kombu and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine and let steep for at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the garlic oil and prepare the remaining ingredients.

Make the Garlic Oil:

1. Prepare Garlic: Finely chop the reserved 2 garlic cloves.
2. Cook Garlic: Place in a small skillet with neutral oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the garlic starts to brown (60 to 90 seconds). Remove from heat and continue stirring until the larger pieces turn golden brown (15 to 30 seconds more).
3. Combine Oils: Scrape the garlic into a small heatproof bowl, add toasted sesame oil, and stir to combine.

Prepare the Remaining Ingredients:

1. Prepare Bok Choy and Tofu: Remove the large outer leaves from the baby bok choy and halve the bulbs lengthwise. Drain and cut tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices. Finely chop the scallions.
2. Finish the Broth: Transfer shiitake mushrooms to a cutting board, trim stems, and thinly slice the caps. Pour the broth through a strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids. Return broth to the pot over medium heat, add salt and MSG (if using), and stir. Pour the tare through a strainer into the broth and whisk to combine. Keep broth hot over low heat.

Cook the Bok Choy and Noodles:

1. Blanch Bok Choy: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add bok choy bulbs and cook for 30 seconds. Add bok choy leaves and cook until wilted (15 to 30 seconds more). Transfer to a bowl or plate.
2. Cook Noodles: Return water to a boil and cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and divide between 4 bowls.

Assemble the Ramen:

1. Assemble Bowls: Stir the broth and ladle over the noodles. Top with bok choy, tofu, scallions, and mushrooms. Drizzle with garlic oil.
2. Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and togarashi powder if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 60 minutes
• Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving
• Servings: 4

Enjoy this warm, nourishing vegan ramen that brings together a symphony of flavors in every slurp!

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