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Vegan Tantanmen

Vegan Tantanmen

Japanese
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32 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

32 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

520 kcalper person
Protein 20g
Carbs 58g
Fats 24g

About this dish

Spiced crumbled tofu over a nutty, sesame-loosened miso broth built on vegetable stock, finished with a drizzle of chilli oil. All the richness of the Sichuan-inspired ramen classic, without the pork.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Sesame

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovesminced3
  • Fresh Gingerfinely grated15 g
  • Spring onionssliced2

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofucrumbled, pressed dry300 g

Dried Goods

  • Water400 ml
  • Ramen noodles600 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Toasted sesame seeds5 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable stock1200 ml
  • Tahini60 g
  • Dark miso paste40 g
  • Soy sauce30 ml
  • Sesame Oil15 ml
  • Chilli oil20 ml

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Saucepan

Method

1

Fry the crumbled tofu in a dry wok over high heat for 6 minutes until well browned and crisp at the edges.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 1 minute
3

Stir in the dark miso paste and cook for 1 minute until it darkens slightly.

Approx. 1 minute
4

Pour in the vegetable stock and measured water, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Whisk the tahini, soy sauce and sesame oil into the broth until smooth.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain well.

Approx. 5 minutes
7

Divide the noodles between bowls, ladle over the broth and tofu, and finish with a drizzle of chilli oil, sliced spring onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Approx. 6 minutes