Easy Vegan Ramen Recipe | Japanese Plant-Based Noodle Bowl
Looking for an easy vegan ramen recipe? This Japanese-inspired noodle bowl is packed with flavour, fresh vegetables, and a rich umami broth. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this plant-based ramen is ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for home cooking.
Why you’ll love this vegan ramen
- Quick and easy to make
- Full of rich umami flavour
- Healthy and plant-based
- Perfect for weeknight dinners
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- Thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1½ tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp sesame paste (tahini or neri goma)
- 15g dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 200g firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
- 100g ramen noodles (or rice noodles)
- 1 head pak choi, quartered
- 2 spring onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 25g bean sprouts
- 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- Sesame oil, chilli oil, or sriracha (optional toppings)
- Fresh coriander, chopped (optional)
- Crushed peanuts or nori flakes (optional)
How to make vegan ramen
Step 1
Crush the garlic and add it to a saucepan with ginger, miso paste, sesame paste, mushrooms, vegetable stock and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes to develop flavour.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toss the tofu in cornflour. Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu until golden and crispy on all sides. Set aside.
Step 3
Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 4
Strain the broth into a clean pan, then add pak choi and spring onion whites. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until just tender.
Step 5
Divide noodles into bowls, pour over the hot broth, and top with tofu, bean sprouts, carrot, and spring onion greens.
Tips for the best vegan ramen
- Use high-quality miso paste for deeper flavour
- Add chilli oil for heat and extra depth
- Top with sesame seeds or nori for authenticity
- Serve immediately for best texture
Enjoy your homemade vegan ramen — simple, comforting, and full of authentic Japanese flavour.
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