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Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen

Creamy Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen to Satisfy Your Cravings

Enjoy a bowl of Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen, a creamy and flavorful plant-based broth that surprises even non-vegans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Optional Topping Preparation Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Soy Milk or Oat Milk Opt for oat milk for a richer flavor.
  • 8 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms Provides essential umami flavor.
  • 1 piece Kombu (Dried Sea Kelp) Elevates the umami profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Paste Avoid tahini to preserve authentic taste.
  • 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Enhances the overall broth experience.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Can enhance with rehydrated mushroom liquid.
For the Noodles & Toppings
  • 4 servings Ramen Noodles Stick to traditional thin straight noodles.
  • 1 block Tofu Katsu Alternative options include fried tofu puffs.
  • Additional Toppings Customize with corn, wood ear mushrooms, scallions, bok choy, or kimchi.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen
  1. Soak the kombu and shiitake mushrooms in vegetable broth for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked kombu, shiitake mushrooms, soy or oat milk, sesame paste, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes and strain if desired.
  4. While the broth simmers, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  5. In serving bowls, place the cooked noodles and ladle the hot broth over them. Top with crispy tofu katsu and preferred toppings.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle some black garlic oil on top for extra flavor.

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