Easy Vegan Ramen Recipe
A simple and flavorful vegan ramen recipe featuring toasted sesame oil, shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger and garlic, shredded carrots, and tender noodles simmered in a savory broth. Topped with scallions, sesame seeds, extra-firm tofu, and an optional spicy kick from Sriracha, this comforting bowl is perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Broth and Flavor 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 (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
- More sliced scallions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- More shredded carrots (for garnish)
- Extra-firm tofu, sliced (for garnish)
- More hot sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the Sesame Oil and Aromatics: Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and grated fresh ginger, stirring and frying for one to two minutes until fragrant to develop the base flavors.
- Add Vegetables and Liquids: Stir in the shredded carrots, dried shiitake mushrooms, vegetable broth, water, low sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and Sriracha hot sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the carrots and mushrooms have softened and infused the broth.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles (without the flavor packets) to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the sliced scallions to incorporate freshness into the broth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and add more hot sauce or soy sauce as desired to balance the heat and saltiness.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the pot from heat and ladle the ramen into bowls. Garnish generously with extra sliced scallions, sesame seeds, additional shredded carrots, sliced extra-firm tofu, and an extra drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy a warm, comforting vegan meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the instant ramen with gluten-free noodles.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- Extra-firm tofu can be pan-fried or baked for added texture before adding as a topping.
- Dried shiitake mushrooms can be rehydrated before adding to reduce cooking time if preferred.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people or for meal prep.
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