Japanese🍜 Noodles & pasta

Creamy Tan Tan Ramen

Name: Creamy Tan Tan Ramen
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp umami powder; 1 tbsp chili oil; 1 stick green onion; 1 cup light dashi; 1 cup unsweetened soy milk; 2 tbsp sesame paste; 1 splash toasted sesame oil; ¼ lb ramen noodles; ½ tsp white sesame seeds; 1 pinch chili threads

⏱ 45 min🍽 Serves 1

An easy and delicious vegetarian Japanese-style ramen featuring baked tofu crumble, creamy sesame broth, and spicy chili oil. A light dashi made from kombu, mushrooms, and aromatics is combined with soy milk to create a rich, nutty broth topped with fresh green onions, sesame seeds, and chili threads.

VeganLow-cal

Adapted from a video by Yeung Man Cooking

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Ingredients

extra firm tofu1 lb
soy sauce1 tbsp
dark soy sauce2 tbsp
umami powder2 tsp
chili oil1 tbsp
green onion1 stick
light dashi1 cup
unsweetened soy milk1 cup
sesame paste2 tbsp
toasted sesame oil

Steps

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1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat the extra firm tofu dry with a paper towel, then break it into pieces and crumble into a mixing bowl.
2
Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, umami powder, and chili oil to the crumbled tofu. Mix well to combine, then spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 30 minutes.
3
Finely chop the green onion and set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil for cooking the noodles.
4
Prepare the light dashi by combining kombu sheets, dried mushrooms, peppercorns, crushed garlic, and green onion ends in a 1-liter heat-proof jar. Pour in hot water, let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight or steep for several hours.
5
In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of prepared light dashi with 1 cup of unsweetened soy milk. Bring the broth to a boil.
6
In the serving bowl, add sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, and a splash of toasted sesame oil. Whisk together until well combined.
7
Remove the baked tofu crumble from the oven. If clumped together, use a spatula to break apart and separate the pieces.
8
Cook about 1/4 pound of ramen noodles in the boiling water according to package instructions, typically about 3 minutes.
9
When the broth is boiling hot, carefully pour it into the serving bowl and whisk to combine all flavors into a smooth, silky texture.
10
Carefully drain the cooked noodles and rinse with hot water to remove excess starch.
11
Place the drained noodles into the serving bowl. Top with the baked tofu crumble, fresh chopped green onions, white sesame seeds, chili threads, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Creamy Tan Tan Ramen

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