There is something comforting about ramen bowls. 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, ramen recipes is a way I can actually enjoy extra firm tofu on a regular basis. Vegan tofu ramen is perfect when I need something really really good! Most college students love Maggi, this fascination continues even after 2 decades!
My first time with tofu was quite disappointing as I was not aware on how it should taste. This was 15 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. Other dishes are tofu stir fry, silken tofu scramble. 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. You can use the Japanese curry roux to also make vegan japanese curry or just make the easy tofu curry. Do try out our other similar vegan recipes Vegan spinach pasta ,Vegan Red Lentil Curry ,Creamy vegan pasta ,Curry pasta , vegan sloppy joes .
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Benefits of tofu
- Good for protein.
- Low in calories.
- Helps lose weight and improve cardio-vascular health.
- Anti-inflammatory and great for fiber.
Equipment
- sieve
- large skillet / frying pan / medium saucepan
- chopper / vitamix blender
Ingredients
- Ramen Noodle/cakes (There are multiple options 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.)
- Olive oil
- Onion, fresh ginger, garlic /garlic powder
- carrots
- green beans
- any other veggie like red & green peppers
- Japanese curry blocks ( I prefer the golden curry blocks)
- firm tofu cubes
- water
- salt and optional seasoning(soup stock powder) as per taste.
refer to the recipe card for details.
Instructions
Boil noodles separately in a pot of water, al dente and strain it. Refer to packet instructions.
Strain the noodles using a sieve and drain excess water.
Heat oil and cook onion and veggies until they soften.
Add chopped carrots to it along with some salt.
Add chopped beans and mix well.Cook for further 5-7 minutes
Now, add extra-firm tofu followed by the soup stock/seasoning packet.
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 rich broth come to a boil and simmer for few minutes until the noodles soak the flavor.
Serve hot with some chili sauces.
Variations
You may add any veggies of your choice like snap peas, baby bok choy, cabbage, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms and green onions to the one pot meal. If you do not have fresh vegetables, you may add frozen veggies to your homemade ramen. Add chili oil to make it spicy.You may also use any ramen off of your choice like thin noodles, wheat noodles. You can also add some vegetable broth to the recipe. Non vegans can use chicken broth if you have it handy.
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 ramen noodles packet for reference. Vegans can use chopped spring onions, bean sprouts for toppings. Others can serve it with a soft-boiled egg.
Storage
Store tofu block as per the package instructions 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
Spicy Tofu ramen recipe | Vegan ramen with tofu
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. Each of this slab has 6-8 blocks. One slab can be used for 2-3 times
- 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
FAQ
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.
Yes as it has no saturated fats and cholesterol.
Conclusion: Easy vegan ramen is the next best thing to Maggi noodles when you want something quick.
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