Best Vegan Ramen
This vegan ramen is packed to the brim with vibrant flavors and hearty textures! It showcases a medley of fresh veggies bathed in a rich coconut milk broth. It offers the perfect blend of savory, spicy, and a hint of sweetness.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Chef's knife
- Steamer
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ medium white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 whole shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 whole bell pepper, julienned
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup Thai red curry paste
- 3 tablespoons liquid aminos
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ¾ cups full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 stalks broccolini
- 2 cups baby bok choy, roughly chopped
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
Noodles
- 4 ramen cakes
Garnishes
- Vegan ground beef
- Sambal oelek paste
- Sriracha hot sauce
- Chopped peanuts
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large stockpot over medium. Add the onion and mushrooms. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are turning translucent.
- Add minced garlic, ginger, red bell peppers, red curry paste, peanut butter, and liquid aminos. Stir the mixture until combined.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and lime juice. Stir again, then cover the pot and reduce heat to simmer for ~10 minutes.
- In the meantime, wash and steam the broccolini in a steamer pot or a pot with a basket insert. Once softened, set aside for serving.
- Bring another pot of water to a boil. Mix in the ramen cakes, and cook according to package directions, or until they're al dente. Drain and rinse the noodles.
- With about 2-3 minutes left of simmering, add the chopped baby bok choy to the broth. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- To assemble, divide the noodles evenly between bowls. Ladle broth over top and add a couple of stalks of broccolini.
- Garnish the bowls with vegan ground beef, hot sauce, chopped peanuts, or sliced green onions. Happy eating!
Notes
- Don’t overcook the noodles: Cook the noodles just until al dente as they'll continue to soften in the hot broth.
- Use fresh ingredients: Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor. Fresh is always best when it comes to ramen!
- Don't overcook the veggies: You want the vegetables to still have a slight bite so there is more texture in each bite.
- Full-fat coconut milk: Make sure to double-check that your can of coconut milk is full-fat. It will result in a much creamier, richer broth.
- Wait for the toppings: Add the toppings just before serving to keep them fresh and crunchy.
- Adjust the spice: Customize the heat according to your preference by adding or reducing the amount of curry paste in the broth.
- Use natural butter: It adds a much better flavor and texture than creamy peanut butter.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.9g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 746.3mg | Potassium: 400.9mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 5.3g | Vitamin A: 2407.7IU | Vitamin C: 42.9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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