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    Home » Courses » Appetizers/Starters

    Spicy ramen with Tofu

    Sep 13, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    There is something comforting about ramen. It is perfect when you want something comforting. Whether it is heartbreak you are dealing with or just common cold (Oops! cold is not just light anymore, its got serious!). Anyway, it is one way I can actually enjoy tofu on a regular basis. Tofu ramen is perfect when I need something really really good!

    My initial experience with tofu was quite disappointing as I was not aware on how it should taste, this was 10 yrs back. Now I love using tofu in many ways. Be it in eggless mayo or chocolate cake. It tastes perfect as non dairy paneer and can be used in curries, pulao and biryani as a replacement.

    You can make air fryer sticky tofu (tastes divine!) or chipotle tofu when in mood for salad bowls. You can also use it in rice paper rolls or have an easy noodle soup with it. Air fried tofu Manchurian is also a great option if you miss your Indo-chinese fusion, chilli paneer/paneer Manchurian. My favorite is tofu and noodle recipe which is easy to cook during busy weeknights.

    spicy ramen noodles recipe
    tofu ramen
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    • Benefits of tofu
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Substitution
    • Storage
    • Food safety
    • Related links
    • Tofu ramen recipe | Vegan ramen
    • FAQ

    Benefits of tofu

    • Good for protein.
    • Low in calories.
    • Helps lose weight and improve cardio-vascular health.
    • Anti-inflammatory and great for fiber.

    Equipment

    • pot
    • chopper / vitamix blender

    Ingredients

    • Ramen Noodle/cakes (There are multiple option you can choose from.This can be even the maggi noodle cake, I prefer the baked option or I would choose a fresh noodle that is not deep fried.)
    • Oil
    • Onion,ginger,garlic
    • carrots
    • green beans or any other veggie like red & green peppers
    • Japanese curry blocks ( I prefer the golden curry blocks)
    • firm tofu
    • water
    • salt and optional seasoning(soup stock powder) as per taste

    Instructions

    Boil noodles separately in water and strain it. Refer to packet instructions. 

    tofu ramen step 1

    Strain the noodles using a sieve and drain excess water.

    tofu ramen step 2

    Heat oil and cook onion and veggies until they soften.

    tofu ramen step 3

    Add chopped carrots to it along with some salt.

    tofu ramen step 4

    Add chopped beans and mix well.Cook for further 5-7 minutes

    tofu ramen step 5

    Now, add tofu followed by the soup stock/seasoning.

    tofu ramen step 6

    In a separate saucepan, add curry block with water.

    tofu ramen step 7

    let it come to boil.

    tofu ramen step 8

    Add the broth to the pot and let it come to a boil.

    tofu ramen step 9

    Add cooked noodles to the veggies and mix well.

    tofu ramen step 10

    Let it come to a boil and simmer for few minutes until the noodles soak the flavor.

    tofu ramen step 11
    vegan ramen

    Serve hot.

    Variations

    You may add any veggies of your choice like peas, cabbage, broccoli and onions to the one pot meal. You may also use any ramen of of your choice. Add chilli oil to make it spicy.

    Substitution

    You may used fried noodle cake instead of baked ones. Some versions of Maggi for example use baked instant noodles while others use fried. Check your instant noodles packet for reference.

    Storage

    Store tofu block as per the guidelines on the packet if you have some unused. You can always store your ramen and eat it the next day. Ensure you heat before consuming left overs.

    Food safety

    Use tofu within the expiry date on the packet. If it smells rancid, discard immediately.

    Related links

    • Tofu manchurian (Air fry / bake)
    • Air fryer sticky tofu | crispy air fryer tofu
    • Vegan lo mein | easy noodles recipe
    • Tofu Noodle soup
    • Vegan tofu chocolate cake| vegan chocolate cake with tofu frosting
    • Veg Manchurian in air fryer
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    Tofu ramen recipe | Vegan ramen

    Tofu ramen recipe is an easy dinner fix on a weeknight. Bonus with Japanese curry block umami with a soy tofu protein fix. When comfort food gets you happiness, ramen it is!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: tofu ramen
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • Sieve

    Ingredients

    • 2 packet noodles (baked, some are fried, check your packet for a low calorie version)1 noodle packet weighed 80gms approx
    • 2 tbsp. oil
    • 1 medium onion
    • ½ tablespoon ginger
    • ½ tablespoon garlic
    • 1 cup carrots chopped
    • ½ cup green beans cubed
    • 100 gm firm tofu cubed
    • 2 Japanese curry blocks prefer the golden curry blocks
    • 2 cups water for the curry blocks,adjust water as per your needs.

    Instructions

    • Boil ramen separately and strain it. Refer to packet instructions. 
    • Strain the noodles using a sieve and drain excess water.
    • Heat oil and cook onion with ginger ,garlic
    • Add chopped carrots to it along with some salt.
    • Add chopped beans and mix well
    • Now, add tofu followed by the soup stock powder or any seasoning.
    • In a separate saucepan, add curry block with water.
    • let it come to boil
    • Add the broth to the pot and let it come to a boil.
    • Add cooked noodles to the veggies and mix well.
    • Let it come to a boil and simmer for few minutes until the noodles soak the flavor. Serve hot.

    Notes

    The Japanese curry blocks come in different levels of spicyness, you can choose as per your liking.

    FAQ

    Can you put tofu in ramen?

    Yes firm tofu works great. You need to add to pot and let it come to a boil. Soft tofu also works so use depending on the texture you like.

    Is tofu healthier than chicken?

    Yes as it has no saturated fats and cholesterol.

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